Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
1 Escudo Pattern
1974 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1974 |
| Value | 1 Escudo |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1977) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA·PORTUGUESA
1
ESCUDO
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Escudo coin was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in Angolan art and culture. The coin features a unique blend of traditional African motifs and modernist elements, reflecting Negreiros' vision of a modern and independent Angola. The Pattern 1 Escudo coin was never put into circulation, but it remains a valuable collector's item and a symbol of Angola's rich cultural heritage.
