© Mário Matos (CC0)
© Mário Matos (CC0)
4 Bazarucos - João III Cochim ND
| Copper | 19.9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Cochim |
| King | João III (1521-1557) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1530-1544 |
| Value | 4 Bazarucos = 8 Reais = 1⁄45 Pardau |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49525 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BC
YO
Comment
Another pict from Portvscalle Numismatica Auction:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King João III of Portugal, who ruled from 1521 to 1557. The coin was minted in the city of Cochin, which was a Portuguese colony in India at the time. The coin's design features the king's name and title in Portuguese, as well as an image of a cross and a shield with the Portuguese coat of arms. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during the Portuguese colonial period in India.
