1 Manoel - Manuel I Goa ND
| Gold | 3.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Manuel I (1505-1521) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1510-1521 |
| Value | 1 Manuel = 480 Reais (4⁄3) |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
Currency of GOA during the reign of King Manuel,1 Pardau= 6 Tangas= 180 Bazarucos= 360 Reais =540 Dinheiros
1 Manuel= 480 Reais
1 Bazaruco= 1 Leal
1 Dinheiro(Goa)= 2/3 Real;
1 Dinheiro(Malaca)= 3/5 Real.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Manoel - Manuel I (Goa) ND (1510-1521) coin from Portuguese India is that it features a unique blend of Indian and Portuguese design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Manuel I of Portugal, while the reverse side features a traditional Indian lotus flower, symbolizing the cultural fusion that occurred during the Portuguese colonization of India. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the cultural exchange that took place between the two nations during this time period.
