1 Bazaruco ND (1621-1640) front 1 Bazaruco ND (1621-1640) back
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1 Bazaruco ND

 
Tin 1.4 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Sri Lanka › Ceylon (1597-1972)
Period
Portuguese occupation (1597-1658)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1621-1640
Value
1 Bazaruco (1⁄375)
Currency
Xerafim (1580-1706)
Composition
Tin
Weight
1.4 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#144734
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Gridiron

Lettering: S: LOVRENCO

Translation: St. Lawrence

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Bazaruco coin from Sri Lanka, made of Tin and weighing 1.4g, is interesting because it was used as a form of currency during the country's colonial period, specifically during the Dutch colonial era (1621-1640). It's a unique piece of history that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage and economic development during that time.