1 Escudo - Republic 1958-1959 front 1 Escudo - Republic 1958-1959 back
1 Escudo - Republic 1958-1959 photo
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1 Escudo - Republic

 
Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel) 5.6 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Portuguese India
Period
Republic (1910-1961)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1958-1959
Value
1 Escudo
Currency
Escudo (1958-1961)
Composition
Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel)
Weight
5.6 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
15 May 1962
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#11768
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
·1959·

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo coin from Portuguese India is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of António de Oliveira Salazar, who was the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1932 to 1968 and played a significant role in shaping the country's political and economic policies during that time. The reverse side of the coin features an image of the Vasco da Gama Bridge, which is a prominent landmark in Lisbon, Portugal, and represents the country's rich maritime history and its connections to its former colonies. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the complex history and cultural heritage of Portuguese India, which was a Portuguese colony from the 16th century until 1961.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1958  6000000 - - - - - -
1959  - - - - - -

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