© Jorge Dickson (CC0)
© Jorge Dickson (CC0)
1 Escudo
1933 year| Nickel brass | 8 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Guinea-Bissau › Portuguese Guinea (1910-1975) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1933 |
| Value | 1 Escudo |
| Currency | Escudo (1914-1975) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Portugal inside a vegetable crown, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA - 1933
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1933 Guinea-Bissau 1 Escudo coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a local tribesman, while the reverse side features an image of a traditional dugout canoe, which was a common mode of transportation in the region. This design was chosen to highlight the importance of the region's indigenous people and their connection to the land and its resources.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo 1933 coin.
