© Numismática Leilões
© Numismática Leilões
1 Escudo Pattern
1940 year| Aluminium | 6.25 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (1 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#108335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Portugal within designed circle and wreath above value
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 ESCUDO
Engraver: José Simões de Almeida
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Escudo coin was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the modernist movement in Portugal. The coin features a stylized portrait of the Portuguese king, Duarte Pio, on one side, and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. The use of aluminum in the coin's minting was a deliberate choice, as it was a relatively new material at the time and was seen as a symbol of modernity and progress. Despite its small size, the coin has a rich history and is highly sought after by collectors today.
