© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
1 Escudo
| Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin) | 8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1974 |
| Value | 1 Escudo |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-1974) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value in the centre, legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
1
ESCUDO
Translation:
Portuguese Republic
1
Escudo
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo coin from Mozambique is that it features a portrait of Eduardo Mondlane, a prominent Mozambican nationalist and the first president of the Mozambican Liberation Front (FRELIMO), who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence from Portugal.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 2013000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 2987000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 3258000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 4500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 1642000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 501000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 25281000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo 1953-1974 coin.
