5 Bazarucos - José I Dio
| Nickel brass | 10 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Diu |
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1765-1768 |
| Value | 5 Bazarucos = 4 Réis (1⁄150) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#49217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross of Miliatry Order of Christ with date at each corner
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 7
6 5
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Bazarucos - José I (Dio) 1765-1768 from Portuguese India made of Nickel brass weighing 10g is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of a European monarch, King José I, on a coin minted in India. This was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring Indian rulers or local deities on coins minted in India, and reflected the increasing influence of European powers in the region during the 18th century.
