Wheel of 10 Bazarucos - João V Damão mint to Chaul ND
| Nickel brass | 21.6 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Damão |
| 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 | 21.6 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Catherine whell
Lettering: IO
Comment
The above picture is a PhotoShop work based in poor coins from auctions.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King João V of Portugal, who ruled from 1706 to 1750. The coin was minted at the Damão mint, which was located in the Portuguese colony of Portuguese India, and was one of the few mints that produced coins for the Portuguese Empire outside of Europe. The use of nickel brass in the production of this coin was also unusual for the time period, as most coins were made of precious metals like gold or silver.
