1 Pardau São Tomé - Sebastião (Goa) ND (1558-1578) front 1 Pardau São Tomé - Sebastião (Goa) ND (1558-1578) back
1 Pardau São Tomé - Sebastião (Goa) ND (1558-1578) photo

1 Pardau São Tomé - Sebastião Goa ND

 
Gold (.854) 3.49 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
King
Sebastião I (1557-1578)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1558-1578
Value
1 Pardau = 360 Reais
Currency
Pardau (1509-1580)
Composition
Gold (.854)
Weight
3.49 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49490
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Image of the Saint with initials S T (São Tomé)

Script: Latin

Lettering: S - T

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Pardau São Tomé - Sebastião (Goa) ND (1558-1578) coin from Portuguese India is that it was minted during a time of great historical significance. The coin was issued during the reign of King Sebastião (1557-1578), who was known for his ambitious military campaigns and his attempt to conquer Morocco. This coin was likely used to finance his military endeavors and represents a unique piece of history from that time period.