Coin: 1 Bazaruco
๐ Issuer: King Pedro II of Portugal
๐๏ธ Mint: Diu, Portuguese India
๐ Year: 1686
๐ซ Grade: VF30 โ Very Fine, moderate wear with clear legends
๐ Numista Rarity Index: 84 โ Highly scarce
This 1 Bazaruco is a rare copper denomination from the Indo-Portuguese era, minted in Diu, one of the key Portuguese strongholds in India. Issued under Pedro II, who reigned from 1683โ1706, this coin represents a critical junction in maritime trade and European colonization.
The obverse often features a crowned monogram or cross, while the reverse may bear inscriptions like โPETRUS II D.G. PORT. REXโ or symbols indicative of Christian iconography, characteristic of Indo-Portuguese numismatics.