Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
1 Bazaruco - Filipe II Damão mint to Baçaim ND
| Copper | 3.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Filipe II (1598-1621) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1598-1621 |
| Value | 1 Bazaruco (1⁄375) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Armillar Sphere inside a circle of dots
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Bazaruco coin from Portuguese India is that it was minted in the city of Damão, which was a Portuguese colony in India during the 16th and 17th centuries. The coin features an image of King Philip II of Portugal (also known as Philip III of Spain) on one side, and the other side bears the inscription "BAÇAIM" and the date "ND" (which stands for "Novo Dinheiro," or "New Money" in Portuguese). The coin was made of copper and weighed 3.8 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of history, providing a glimpse into the economic and political ties between Portugal and India during the colonial era.
