© Rui Mesquita
© Rui Mesquita
1 Escudo
1939 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 1 Escudo |
| Currency | Escudo (1914-1974) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA.
1
ESCUDO
Comment
2nd system (1939-1948)
N#18042
N#26468
N#36188
N#24671
N#13175
N#18995
Interesting fact
The 1 Escudo coin from 1939 features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. On one side, the coin features a portrait of King Amador, who ruled São Tomé and Príncipe from 1908 to 1910. On the other side, the coin features a depiction of a cocoa tree, which was a major export crop for the country at the time. The coin's design was created by the Portuguese artist, António de Sousa, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo 1939 coin.
