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1 Escudo Trial
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1953-1968 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (1 PTE) |
| Currency | Portuguese Escudo (1914-1975) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#301069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Denomination, "PROVA" stamped in field
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
PROVA 1
ESCUDO
Translation:
Portuguese Republic
Pattern 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 the modernist movement in Portugal. The coin features a unique blend of modernist and traditional elements, with a stylized portrait of a Cape Verdean woman on the obverse and a depiction of the island's coat of arms on the reverse. The use of bronze in the coin's composition adds a distinctive warmth and texture to the design, making it stand out from other coins of the time.
