5 Bazarucos - José I Damão ND

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Bazarucos - José I (Damão) ND (1750-1770) from Portuguese India made of Nickel brass weighing 7.9 g is that it was minted during the reign of King José I of Portugal, who ruled from 1750 to 1777. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in the Portuguese colonies, particularly in India. The coin's design features the king's portrait on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other, symbolizing the connection between the mother country and its colonies. Despite being made of a relatively inexpensive material like nickel brass, the coin's historical significance and rarity make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

• early modern
• modern
• portuguese colony