Portuguese India 6 Escudos - Republic, 1959
Information
Country
Portuguese India
Portuguese India
Currency
Escudo
(1958 – 1961)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
6 Escudos - Republic
Year
1959
Ruler
Republic
(1910–1961)
Composition
Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14
Diameter (mm)
31
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
15 May 1962
Description
6 Escudos - Republic from Portuguese India. Issued in 1959. Struck in Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel). Measures 31 mm and weighs 14 g.
- Obverse
- Tiny towers and shields above divided shield on lined circle
- Reverse
- Shield on lined circle at center of Order of Christus Cross, date below
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 4M | € 4,30 | € 5,40 | € 6,80 | € 12,00 | € 17,00 |
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