4 Bazarucos - Sebastião Goa ND
| Copper | 18.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | Sebastião I (1557-1578) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1557-1578 |
| Value | 4 Bazarucos = 1⁄45 Pardaus |
| Currency | Pardau (1509-1580) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#107384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Christo Cross on center
Comment
There are many counterfeit coins on the market.The most common origin is:
coinvirasat [Previous ID's sson3509, coinex2015,virokamath
Example of two fake coins from the same die:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 4 Bazarucos - Sebastião (Goa) ND (1557-1578) from Portuguese India made of Copper weighing 18.5g 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 bustling ports of Goa, which was a major center of trade and commerce in the Indian Ocean region during the 16th century.
