Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
1 Bazaruco - Sebastião Goa ND
| Copper | 4.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Sebastião I (1557-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1558-1578 |
| Value | 1 Bazaruco= 2 Reais (1⁄180) |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Different types of Christo Cross wit (or without) dots or stars at each corner
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Bazaruco - Sebastião (Goa) ND (1558-1578) coin from Portuguese India is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a local ruler, Sebastião, who was the Governor of Goa during the period. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring the portrait of the Portuguese king or queen on the coins, and it signified the growing influence and power of the local rulers in the region.
