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10 Bazarucos - Pedro IV Diu
| Nickel-zinc | 7.8 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Diu |
| King | Pedro IV (1826-1828) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1827-1828 |
| Value | 10 Bazarucos = 8 Réis (1⁄75) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel-zinc |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Date at each corner of the Christo's Cross
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 8
2 8
Comment
The above picture is the lot 23738 from INCM (Lisbon Mint House Museum)Interesting fact
The 10 Bazarucos coin from Portuguese India, featuring Pedro IV (Diu), was the first coin to be made of nickel-zinc, a metal alloy that was recently introduced at the time. This made it stand out from other coins of its time, which were typically made of precious metals like gold, silver, or copper. The use of nickel-zinc also made the coin more durable and resistant to corrosion, which was an important consideration for a circulating coin that would be handled frequently.
