© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
4 Bazarucos - João IV Chaul and Baçaim
1654 year| Copper | 4.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | João IV (1640-1656) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1654 |
| Value | 4 Bazarucos (4⁄375) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Christo Cross with data at corners
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 4
1 6
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Bazarucos - João IV (Chaul and Baçaim) 1654 from Portuguese India made of Copper weighing 4.2 g is that it was issued during the reign of King João IV of Portugal, who ruled from 1640 to 1656. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Portuguese East India Company to facilitate trade in the Indian Ocean region. The coin's design features the Portuguese royal coat of arms on one side and an image of the Virgin Mary on the other, reflecting the religious and political influences of the time. Despite its small size and relatively low denomination, this coin is a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians interested in the economic and cultural exchange between Europe and Asia during the 17th century.
