Tin bazaruco or 1/8 doit (2.27 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. VF. Ref.: Scho.1255; Passon 47.9
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