Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0) – Reverse © monge (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0) – Reverse © monge (CC0)
Wheel of 15 Bazarucos - João V Goa mint to Chaul ND
| Nickel brass | 30 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| King | João V (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1706-1750 |
| Value | 15 Bazarucos (1⁄50) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Catherine Wheel with lettering at outside sectors:
IS (means 15)
C-C (means Chaul)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IS
C-C
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 15 Bazarucos - João V (Goa mint to Chaul) ND (1706-1750) from Portuguese India made of Nickel brass weighing 30 g is that it was used as a form of currency in the Portuguese colony of Goa, which is now a state in western India. The coin was minted in the city of Goa and circulated throughout the colony, and it features an image of King João V on one side and a wheel with 15 bazarucos (a traditional Portuguese currency unit) on the other. The use of nickel brass in the coin's composition was a common practice during this time period, as it was a durable and affordable material that could withstand the wear and tear of daily use. Despite its historical significance, the coin is not widely sought after by collectors today, and its value is primarily educational and cultural rather than monetary.
