1 Bazaruco - Sebastião (Cochim) ND (1557-1578) front 1 Bazaruco - Sebastião (Cochim) ND (1557-1578) back
1 Bazaruco - Sebastião (Cochim) ND (1557-1578) photo
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1 Bazaruco - Sebastião Cochim ND

 
Copper 5.4 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
Issuing entity
Casa da Moeda de Cochim
King
Sebastião I (1557-1578)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1557-1578
Value
1 Bazaruco = 1 Real (1⁄360)
Currency
Pardau (1509-1580)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.4 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#102426
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three arrows tied with a lace inside a circle of big dots

Comment

Another coin from INCM Museum

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Bazaruco - Sebastião (Cochim) ND (1557-1578) coin from Portuguese India is that it was made of copper, which was a common material used for coinage during that time period. Copper was chosen for its durability and affordability, making it an ideal choice for everyday transactions. Despite its widespread use, copper coins like the 1 Bazaruco were still subject to wear and tear, and many have survived to this day in varying states of preservation.