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#50295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inside a circle of dots, Christ Cross with * on corners
Comment
The above pict is a PhotoShop work and might not be 100% correctInteresting 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 coat of arms of Portugal on the other. The coin was made of copper and weighed 3.8 grams. It was circulated between 1598 and 1621, during a time when the Portuguese Empire was at its peak, with territories spanning across the globe, including India, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
