1 Escudo, Portuguese India, 1958/59 World 5%) silver - slightly higher

5%) silver - slightly higher than the 0

with all the original features visible

issued in the name of Sayajirao Gaekwad

These are high grade coins with all their features visible

with the name of Bahadur Shah II

1 Escudo, Portuguese India, 1958/59 World 5%) silver - slightly higher1 Escudo copper nickel coins from Portuguese India (Goa, Daman & Diu), minted in 1958 and 1959. The Escudo was the currency of Portuguese India from 1958 1961. The obverse of the coin features the shield of Portugal on a lined circle, at the center of a Maltese cross. The reverse features the coat of arms of Portuguese India. The Escudo replaced the 'Rupia' the Portuguese version of the Rupee at the rate of 6 Escudos to 1 Rupia. Goa was liberated by