15 Bazarucos - João V Dio
1748 year| Nickel brass | 16 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Diu |
| King | João V (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1748 |
| Value | 15 Bazarucos (1⁄50) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50147 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross of the Military Order of Christ with date numerals at each corner
Lettering:
1-7
4-8
Interesting fact
The 15 Bazarucos coin from Portuguese India, minted in 1748 during the reign of King João V, features an unusual design element - a small image of a ship on the reverse side. This ship is believed to represent the Portuguese East India Company's influence on the region's trade and commerce. It's a unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the time and adds to its historical significance.
