5 Bazarucos- José I Doted Shield- Damão
1775 year| Nickel brass | 6.9 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Damão |
| King | José I (1750-1777) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1775 |
| Value | 5 Bazarucos = 4 Réis (1⁄150) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross of Military Order of Christ with numeral of date at each corner
Lettering:
1-7
7-5
Comment
The above picture is a PhotoShop workInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 5 Bazarucos- José I (Doted Shield- Damão) 1775 from Portuguese India made of Nickel brass weighing 6.9 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 crowned shield on one side and the value of the coin, "5 Bazarucos," on the other. The use of nickel brass in the coin's minting was a common practice during this time period, as it was a durable and cost-effective material. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Portuguese India.
