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Orta, Garcia da (1)
Life
Dates:
ca. 1499–1568
Size: 2.5 x 5.5
Copyright Restrictions:
unknown
Acquired:
12 June 1978
Notes: Piece of currency, 20 escudos from Banco de Portugal - currency dated 27 July 1971. Engraving of Orta is probably from a statue in Goa, India ("Jardim de Garcia da Orta", City Square). Duplicate slides reproduced by HI in folder. #1a is a close-up reproduced by HI from slide of #1. Size listed is the size of the currency.