Watch List notes:

INDIA, Colonial. Portuguese India. Pedro V, 1853-1861. Rupia 1856 (Silver, 25 mm, 11.05 g, 4 h), Goa. PETRUS V PORTUG:ET ALGARB:REX / ✱1856✱ Bare head of Pedro V to right. Rev. RUPIA / GOA within laurel wreath. Gomes 09.01. KM 279. An unusually sharp and attractive piece. Minor flan faults, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the collection of a Swiss scholar, ex Leu Web Auction 20, 16-18 July 2022, 3612.