Portuguese India: Sebastian (1554-1578) Melaka Bastardo

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January 16, 2013, 12:34:10 PM Last Edit: September 30, 2014, 10:14:48 PM by Quant.Geek
Portuguese India: Sebastian (1554-1578) Melaka Bastardo

Obv: Three arrows and "SB" within circles
Rev: Portuguese coat of arms surrounded by dots

Correct attribution is highly appreciated...




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Figleaf

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January 17, 2013, 12:08:00 AM
Calaim bastardo of 10 soldos, 27-29 mm, 7.1-11.6 grams, reverse: dot pattern above shield, obverse: dots and crosses in inner ring. Gomes India D. Sebastião 31.04.

Peter
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Overlord

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January 18, 2013, 07:14:42 AM
Quoting "lusomosa" from another thread:
"What is interesthing about the reverse of this coins is the representation of the arrows.
King Sebastian felt akin with the Saint of the same name ( Saint Sebaistian ) . The Saint was a martyr of the christian cause. The roman emperor Dioclatian had him tight to a three or a stake and several archers aimed at him many arrows and left his to die. This arrows did not if fact kill him , later after meeting the Emperor again he was slain to death.
The arrows represent therefore the mertyrdon of Saint Sebastian and the king D. Sebastian was the only portuguese ruler to use them as a symbol."
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