1 Bastardo - Manuel I 3rd issue ND
| Tin-lead (calin) | 12.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| King | Manuel I (1505-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1515-1521 |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Tin-lead (calin) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#50291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Armillary sphere.
Comment
Different variants depending on the letters flanking the Portugal arms, and size of coin. See date table.
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 (3rd issue) ND (1515-1521) from Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) made of Tin-lead (calin) weighing 12.5 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Portuguese colonization of Malacca in the early 16th century. The coin was issued by King Manuel I of Portugal and was used to facilitate trade and commerce between Portugal and its colonies in Southeast Asia. Despite being made of a relatively low-value material, the coin was an important symbol of the Portuguese Empire's influence and power in the region.
