Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
2½ Bazarucos - João V Goa
1722 year| Nickel brass | 3.6 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | João V (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1722 |
| Value | 2½ Bazarucos (1⁄300) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
King's initials (oane)S
Script: Latin
Lettering:
I 1722 S
2½
Comment
The image above is the result of a PhotoShop work on coins in very poor condition obtained on the net.It may not be 100% correct.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Bazarucos - João V (Goa) 1722 coin from Portuguese India is that it was made of Nickel brass, which is a copper alloy that contains nickel. This makes it stand out from other coins of the time, which were often made of pure copper or silver. The use of nickel brass in the coin's minting process adds a unique element to its composition and makes it a distinctive piece in the history of numismatics.
