1 Real - Sebastião I Goa
| Copper | 3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Sebastião I (1557-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1562-1564 |
| Value | 1 Real (1⁄300) |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1562
Comment
Another pict from Portvscalle Numismatica Auction (1564):Interesting fact
The 1 Real coin from Portuguese India, featuring Sebastião I, has an interesting fact: it was one of the first coins to be issued by a European power in India, signifying the beginning of European influence in the region's monetary system.
