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Silver 2.50 escudos coin issued in 1951 for the former Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe. This VF+ example shows clear legends and well‑preserved colonial iconography, making it a relevant piece within mid‑20th‑century Portuguese overseas numismatics.
Saint Thomas & Prince Island, 20 Cents 1962 Bronze. Discover our catalog of coins from the Former Colony of São Tomé and Príncipe available for your collection. The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe were uninhabited until their discovery by Portuguese explorers, João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar, in 1470. Gradually colonized by the Portuguese throughout the 16th century, they served as a vital commercial center for the Atlantic Trade. S. Tomé and Príncipe gained its independence in 1975.
Portuguese Guinea 20 Centavos 1973 Bronze, $20 centavos 1973 Former Portuguese colony Guinea, (UNC), World Coins Portuguese KM#13 (Coin that very little appears on the World numismatic market, given its low mintage, there are indications of 100,00 minted coins but possibly this number is incorrect, given its scarcity in the market)
India 1 Tanga 1947 Bronze. Discover our catalog of coins from Portuguese India. The State of India was founded in 1505, six years after the discovery of the route between Portugal and the Indian subcontinent, with the aim of serving as an administrative reference for a chain of fortifications, trading posts and overseas colonies. The first viceroy was D. Francisco de Almeida, who established his government in Cochin.