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Management number | 9016733 | Release Date | 2025/09/04 | List Price | $5.13 | Model Number | 9016733 | ||
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3 Escudos coin from Portuguese India, issued during the years 1958-1959. This coin was part of the escudo currency system used in the Portuguese territories in India before their integration into the Indian Union.
Key features of this coin:
Denomination: 3 Escudos.
Composition: Nickel brass (specifically, 61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel).
Design: The obverse (shown in the image) features the Portuguese coat of arms with the inscription "ESTADO DA INDIA" and the denomination "3$00". The reverse would typically bear the inscription "REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA" and the year of mintage.
Historical Context: These coins represent the later period of Portuguese colonial rule in India, which concluded in 1961.
Numismatic Significance: It is a standard circulation coin, recognized in numismatic catalogs like Krause (KM# 34) and Gomes (Gomes# R 17).
Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible World Coins |
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Size | N/A |
Brand | None |
Condition | Good |
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