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3 Escudos - Republic
| Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel) | 8 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1910-1961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1958-1959 |
| Value | 3 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1961) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 May 1962 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#11769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA·PORTUGUESA
·1959·
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Estado da India (1505-1961) was the name the Portuguese gave to that part of their empire which stretched from India to East Asia. However, in its widest sense, the name includes all Portuguese colonies east of the Cape of Good Hope and so, at its height in the 16th century, the Estado da India stretched from Africa to Japan.The Estado da India (‘State of India’) was an administrative apparatus established in 1505 to govern the empire and its trade network from its capital at Portuguese Goa in India where the viceroy of the Indies was resident.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 3 Escudos 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 and a symbol of Portuguese engineering and innovation. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Escudos - Republic 1958-1959 coin.
