Portuguese India 1 Escudo S. Tomé - João III, 1554 – 1557

Lisboa mint

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portuguese India Portuguese India
Currency Pardau (1509 – 1580)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Escudo = 1000 Reais
Year 1554 – 1557
Ruler John III (João III) (1521–1557)
Composition Gold (.854)
Shape Round
Weight (g) 9.6
Diameter (mm) 32
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Escudo = 1000 Reais from Portuguese India. Issued from 1554 to 1557. Struck in Gold (.854). Measures 32 mm and weighs 9.6 g.

Obverse
Gomes/2013: 15.xx" Minted by Royal letter from 26OCT1544

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1554-1557)  —

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