Obverse © Fabiano de Oliveira Rodrigues (CC0)
Obverse © Fabiano de Oliveira Rodrigues (CC0)
1 Soldo - João III Shield ND
| Tin-lead (calin) | 6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1522-1550 |
| Value | 1 Soldo (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Tin-lead (calin) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#49570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Armillary sphere with six lines of latitude, ecliptic line, and two meridians represented by circumferences.
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Soldo - João III (Shield) ND (1522-1550) from Portuguese Malacca (Malaysia) made of Tin-lead (calin) weighing 6 g is that it was used as a form of currency during the Portuguese colonization of Malacca in the 16th century. The coin features the shield of King João III on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the colonial power's influence on the region. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material, the coin's historical significance and rarity make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
