![10 Bazarucos [Doted Shield] - José I (Goa mint "A-G") 1770 front](/storage/images/10-Bazarucos-Doted-Shield-Jos-I-Goa-mint-A-G_50801_1.webp)
![10 Bazarucos [Doted Shield] - José I (Goa mint "A-G") 1770 back](/storage/images/10-Bazarucos-Doted-Shield-Jos-I-Goa-mint-A-G_50801_2.webp)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
10 Bazarucos [Doted Shield] - José I Goa mint "A-G"
1770 year| Nickel brass | 9.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1770 |
| Value | 10 Bazarucos = 8 Réis (1⁄75) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of the Military Order of Christ with date below horizontal arm
Script: Latin
Lettering: 17-70
Comment
The above picture is a PhotoShop work based in poor coins from auctions.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Bazarucos coin from Portuguese India is that it features a unique dotted shield design on the reverse side, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted at the Goa mint during that time period.
