Obverse © SATHISH S KAMATH
Obverse © SATHISH S KAMATH
VOC COCHIN BAZARUCO ND
| Tin | 1.96 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Dutch India |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1724-1795 |
| Value | 1 Bazaruco (⅛) |
| Currency | Rupee (1615-1785) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 1.96 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#99571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Conch in a circle
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cochin a southern state of India captured in the year 1661 and they finally expelled the Portuguese in 1663.Dutch period 1663 to 1773 they issued this tin coin(BAZARUCO).So many varieties in shape and weight are there. 8Bazaruco=1Duit,4duit=1fanam,32fanam=1 stuiver.
Interesting fact
The VOC COCHIN BAZARUCO ND (1724-1795) coin from Dutch India made of Tin weighing 1.96 g is interesting because it is a rare example of a coin that was issued by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the 18th century for use in their colonies in India. The coin features an image of a bazaar, which is a marketplace, on one side and the name "Cochin" on the other, which refers to the city of Kochi in the Indian state of Kerala. The coin's design and inscriptions reflect the cultural and economic exchange between the Dutch and Indian communities during this time period.
