½ Leal - Manuel I Goa ND
| Copper | 8.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Manuel I (1505-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1510-1521 |
| Value | ½ Leal = ½ Bazaruco (1⁄360) |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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Armillar Sphere
Comment
Currency of GOA during the reign of King Manuel,1 Pardau= 6 Tangas= 180 Bazarucos= 360 Reais =540 Dinheiros
1 Bazaruco= 1 Leal
1 Dinheiro(Goa)= 2/3 Real;
1 Dinheiro(Malaca)= 3/5 Real.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin ½ Leal - Manuel I (Goa) ND (1510-1521) from Portuguese India made of Copper weighing 8.5 g is that it features a unique blend of Portuguese and Indian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of King Manuel I of Portugal, while the reverse side features a stylized depiction of a lotus flower, which is a common motif in Indian art and architecture. This blending of cultural elements reflects the rich history of Portuguese India and the cultural exchange that took place between the two regions during the colonial period.
