20 Réis - João V Damão mint to Baçaim
1735 year| Copper | 15.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | João V (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1735 |
| Value | 20 Réis (1⁄30) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Saint Sebastian Arrows over date divide mint letters
Script: Latin
Lettering:
J5 51.01 --------------- D-B/20
J5 52.01 --------------- D-B/ Without value
Comment
The above picture is a PhotoShop work. Some real coins in poor condition:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Réis - João V (Damão mint to Baçaim) 1735 coin from Portuguese India is that it was minted during a time of great change and expansion in the region. The coin was minted in the city of Daman, which was a Portuguese colony at the time, and it features an image of King João V on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in Portuguese India during the 18th century and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
