Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Wheel of 5 Bazarucos - João V Damão ND
| Nickel brass | 7.4 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Casa da Moeda de Damão |
| King | João V (1706-1750) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1706-1750 |
| Value | 5 Bazarucos (1⁄150) |
| Currency | Rupia (1706-1880) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#50333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saint Ctherine wheel with numeral "5" in the outside ring
Lettering: 5
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Wheel of 5 Bazarucos - João V (Damão) ND (1706-1750) from Portuguese India made of Nickel brass weighing 7.4 g is that it was minted during the reign of King João V of Portugal, who ruled from 1706 to 1750. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign to promote trade and commerce in the Portuguese colonies, particularly in India. The coin's design features a wheel with five bazarucos (a traditional Portuguese currency) on one side and the king's crowned monogram on the other. The use of nickel brass in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice to create a durable and long-lasting currency that could withstand the rigors of trade and commerce. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists and historians interested in the economic and cultural history of Portuguese India.
