1 Bastardo - Manuel I 1st issue ND
1511 year| Tin | 50 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| King | Manuel I (1505-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1511 |
| Value | 1 Bastardo (⅙) |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 50 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#49390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Short voided cross pattée.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +CRVX.XPI NOSTRE SPES VNICA
Translation: Christ's cross, our only hope
Comment
Malaca currency during king Manuel reign:1 Pardau=6 Tangas or Bastardos= 360 Reais= 600 dinheiros
1 Soldo= 10 Dinheiros
1 Dinheiro = 3/5 Real
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Bastardo - Manuel I (1st issue) ND (1511) from Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) made of Tin weighing 50g is that it is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
