1 Bastardo - Sebastião I ND
| Tin-lead (calin) | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| King | Sebastião I (1557-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1558-1578 |
| Value | 1 Bastardo (⅙) |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Tin-lead (calin) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#49463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crossed downward pointing arrows flanked by two letters, surrounded by double beaded border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S B
Comment
Gomes/2013: Se 31.01 to 31.06
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Bastardo coin from Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) is that it was made of Tin-lead (calin), a unique alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period.
