Portuguese India (Coins)

Area: 1426 square miles                                                          Population: 720,000

Around 1500 the Portuguese captured several economically interesting areas in eastern India. They installed viceroys in these areas which included the city of Goa (captured in 1510), the towns of Daman (captured in 1559) and Diu (captured in 1536). These are situated five degrees of latitude north on both sides of the Gulf of Gambay. Widespread autonomy was conferred to this area in 1951, and a constitution established in 1955. However, the area was captured by Indian troops on December 17-18, 1961. An official treaty in 1974 integrated the area into India, and formed the three widely dispersed  territories into the Indian Union under the names of Goa, Daman and Diu.

Monetary System

16 Tangas = 1 Rupia, 100 Centavos = 1 Escudo

1959 Portuguese India 10 Centavos (Br) UNC

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Obverse coat of arms with mural crown. Rev. value. Gleaming bronze uncirculated example with hints of red. Tough to find issue will look great in any set. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

PINDCN1959

$8.00

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