INDIA, Colonial. Portuguese India. Pedro V, 1853-1861. 1/2 Pardau 1857 (Silver, 16 mm, 2.88 g, 6 h), Goa. PETRUS V PORTUG ET ALGARB REX / •1857• Bare head of Pedro V to right. Rev. MEIO / P within laurel wreath. Gomes 05.01. KM 280. Beautifully toned and very well preserved. A few light marks, otherwise, extremely fine.
Ex Leu Web Auction 20, 18 July 2022, 3615 and previously from an old Portuguese collection.