From the property of a Gentleman - VOC, Dutch India - Cochin - Tin bazaruco or 1/8 doit (1.26 g.). ND (ca. 1724-1795). Obv.: VOC-monogram surmounted by an 8 / rev.: Shanka. When in 1724 the Dutch copper doits got introduced the bazarucos were rated 8 equal to 1 doit and 4 doits equal to 1 stiver. For this reason, after 1724 they were marked with an 8 above the VOC-monogram. a.XF. Ref.: Scho. 1255; Passon 47.9