Indo Portuguese, Copper Nickle ½ Rupia, 5.42g, Republic (1910-1961 AD), 1947, error die doubling letter are bold. A.Gomes (page 605) 08.01 / KM 26. Almost Uncirculated, Scarce

Indo-Portuguese Copper-Nickel ½ Rupia, 1947, Republic Issue, Error Die Doubling, KM 26 – Almost Uncirculated, Scarce – This scarce ½ Rupia was issued for Portuguese India (Goa) during the Republican period and struck in copper-nickel, weighing approximately 5.42 grams. Dated 1947, the coin features the arms of Portugal and denomination inscriptions characteristic of the late Indo-Portuguese series. Of particular interest is the die-doubling error, resulting in noticeably bold and doubled lettering, a variety listed by A. Gomes (Page 605, No. 08.01) and catalogued as KM 26. Error varieties from Portuguese India are seldom encountered and are especially sought after by specialists. Offered in Almost Uncirculated condition, the coin retains strong details and attractive surfaces, making it a desirable addition to collections of Indo-Portuguese, colonial Indian, and error coinage. Its rarity and unusual minting characteristic significantly enhance its numismatic appeal.