Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
1 Soldo - Sebastião Baçaim ND
| Tin-lead (calin) | 6.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Sebastião I (1557-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1558-1578 |
| Value | 1 Soldo = 10 Dinheiros = 4 Reais (1⁄90) |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Tin-lead (calin) |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Soldo - Sebastião (Baçaim) ND (1558-1578) coin from Portuguese India is that it was made of Tin-lead (calin), a unique alloy that was commonly used in the production of coins during that time period.
