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Wheel of 5 Bazarucos - João V Damão mint
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
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| Year | 1706-1750 |
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| Diameter | 27 mm |
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| Obverse description | The Portuguese royal coat of arms, surmounted by a crown, occupies the central field. The shield displays the characteristic Portuguese armillary sphere and castle motifs in cast relief. The mint letters D and A flank the shield to the left and right respectively, identifying the Damão mint. The entire design is enclosed within a raised circular border. |
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| Reverse description | The wheel of Saint Catherine is depicted centrally, rendered with six spokes radiating from a hub, encircled by a dotted inner ring, all set against a plain field. The wheel is surrounded by a serpentine or broken outer decorative border representing the martyrdom instrument. The numeral 5 appears in the outer ring, denoting the denomination of 5 Bazarucos. The entire composition is enclosed within a raised circular rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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