1 Bazaruco - Filipe I (Goa) ND (1580-1598) front 1 Bazaruco - Filipe I (Goa) ND (1580-1598) back
1 Bazaruco - Filipe I (Goa) ND (1580-1598) photo

1 Bazaruco - Filipe I Goa ND

 
Copper 4.8 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
King
Philip I (1581-1598)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1580-1598
Value
1 Bazaruco = 0.8 Reais (1⁄375)
Currency
Xerafim (1580-1706)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.8 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49578
Rarity index
97%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Bazaruco - Filipe I (Goa) ND (1580-1598) from Portuguese India made of Copper weighing 4.8 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 Philip 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.