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© NumisCorner
1 Escudo
| Nickel brass (Cu790 + Zn200 + Ni10) | 1.69 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1986-2001 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (1 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (Cu790 + Zn200 + Ni10) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
A stained glass window.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
ESCUDO
H.BATISTA INCM
Engraver: Hélder Batista
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Different Obv. and Rev. dies are known.Obverse
Die 1 - bottom towers in corners lower, decorations in legend outlined.
Die 2 - bottom towers in corners higher, decorations in legend without outline.
Reverse
Die A - narrow script, engraver's name small and low.
Die B - bold script, engraver's name large and high.
Picture: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev
