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1 Escudo
| Aluminium bronze (Cu 950 + Al 50) | 8 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1910-1926) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1924-1926 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (1 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze (Cu 950 + Al 50) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Shield within designed circle, value divides wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
ESCUDO
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo coin from Portugal, made of Aluminium bronze (Cu 950 + Al 50) and weighing 8g, is that it was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the modernist movement in Portugal. The coin features a portrait of the Portuguese poet and writer, Luís de Camões, on one side, and an image of the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. This coin was minted from 1924 to 1926 and was used as a standard circulation coin during that time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 7716000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 2346000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo 1924-1926 coin.
