4 Bazarucos - Sebastião (Cochim) ND (1558-1578) front 4 Bazarucos - Sebastião (Cochim) ND (1558-1578) back
4 Bazarucos - Sebastião (Cochim) ND (1558-1578) photo

4 Bazarucos - Sebastião Cochim ND

 
Copper 20 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
King
Sebastião I (1557-1578)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1558-1578
Value
4 Bazarucos = 8 Reais = 1⁄45 Pardau
Currency
Pardau (1509-1580)
Composition
Copper
Weight
20 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#49480
Rarity index
100%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Bazarucos - Sebastião (Cochim) ND (1558-1578) from Portuguese India made of Copper weighing 20g is that it was issued during the reign of King Sebastian I of Portugal, who was known for his ambitious plans to expand the Portuguese Empire and spread Christianity throughout the world. This coin was likely used in the Portuguese colonies in India, where the Portuguese had established several ports and trading posts, and it would have been used for everyday transactions and commerce.