1521-1557 AD., Malacca as Portuguese colony, João III, Malacca mint, 1 Bastardo, Alberto Gomes J3.20.01.

Malacca as Portuguese colony, João III, Malacca mint, 1521-1557 AD.,
1 Bastardo (ø 28,5-29 mm / 9,95 g), cast, calain (Asian tin), ca. 10 g mint weight, axis medal alignment ↑↑ (ca. 0°),
Obv.: shield of arms, pellets above and flanking.
Rev.: armillar sphere within circle.
KM 18 ; Alberto Gomes J3.20.01 .

Year / Mintage / Details
no date (1521-1557)

Currency during kings João III and Sebastião´s reign:
1 Pardau= 6 Tangas= 6 Bastardos= 360 Reais= 180 Bazarucos= 900 dinheiros
1 Soldo= 10 Dinheiros