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BAZARUCO - Afonso VI Diu
1656 year| Copper | 6.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Diu |
| King | Afonso VI (1656-1667) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1656 |
| Value | 1 Bazaruco=0.8 Réis (1⁄375) |
| Currency | Xerafim (1580-1706) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#341307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross of Christus Military Order divide date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 | 6
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S | 6
Translation: 1656
Interesting fact
The BAZARUCO coin was used as a form of currency in the Portuguese colony of Goa, which is now a state in western India. The coin was first introduced in the 17th century and was used until the 19th century. The name "BAZARUCO" is derived from the Portuguese word "barracão," which means "small coin." This particular coin, minted in 1656, features an image of King Afonso VI of Portugal on one side and the coat of arms of the Portuguese Empire on the other. It was made of copper and weighs 6.1 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the BAZARUCO coin played an important role in the economy of Goa and the surrounding regions during its time in circulation. Today, it is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in the history of Portuguese India.
