Portuguese India 3 Escudos Nickel Brass Coin Estado da India Republica Portuguesa Colonial Issue

3 Escudos of Portuguese India, Year: 1958–1959 CE, Denomination: 3 Escudos, Metal: Nickel brass, Weight: 8.08 grams, Diameter: 27 mm, Reference: KM #34, Gomes# R 17, Schön# 22, Very Fine.

Obverse: Legend “ESTADO DA INDIA” with value “3$00”

Reverse: Legend “REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA” with date below

The 3 Escudos coin of Portuguese India was issued during the final phase of Portuguese colonial rule in India, struck in 1958–1959 under the Estado da India administration. It formed part of the escudo currency system, replacing the earlier rupia system. The coin represents a period of political tension between India and Portugal, just before the annexation of Goa in 1961. After integration, the currency was demonetized in 1962, ending Portuguese monetary authority. Today, this coin is valued for its historical importance as a short-lived colonial issue.