Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
1 Dinheiro - João III cross ND
| Tin-lead (calin) | 2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1550-1557 |
| Value | 1 Dinheiro (1⁄600) |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Tin-lead (calin) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#49526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Armillary sphere.
Comment
Currency during kings João III and Sebastião reign:1 Pardau= 6 Tangas= 6 Bastardos= 360 Reais= 180 Bazarucos= 900 dinheiros
1 Soldo= 10 Dinheiros
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Dinheiro - João III (cross) ND (1550-1557) from Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) made of Tin-lead (calin) weighing 2 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Portuguese colonization of Malacca in the 16th century. The coin features a cross on one side and the name of King João III on the other, and its unique blend of tin and lead makes it stand out from other coins of its time. Despite its small weight, the coin played an important role in the economy of the region and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
