Wheel of 10 Bazarucos - João V Baçaim ND
| Nickel brass | 15.2 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | João V (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1706-1750 |
| Value | 10 Bazarucos (1⁄75) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 15.2 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Catherine whell
Comment
The above picture is a PhotoShop work based in poor coins from auctions.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Wheel of 10 Bazarucos - João V (Baçaim) ND (1706-1750) from Portuguese India made of Nickel brass weighing 15.2 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Portuguese colony of India during the 18th century. The coin was minted in Baçaim, which is now known as Vasai, a city located in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, India. The coin's design features a wheel with 10 bazarucos (a traditional Portuguese currency unit) on one side and the Portuguese royal coat of arms on the other. The use of nickel brass in the coin's minting process was a common practice during that 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.
