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1 Escudo Trial
| Bronze | 8 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1953-1974 |
| Value | 1 Escudo |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1977) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#428013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA·PORTUGUESA
1
ESCUDO
PROVA
Translation:
Portuguese Republic
1
Escudo
Trial
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Escudo (Trial) 1953-1974 from Angola made of Bronze weighing 8g is that it 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 traditional African motifs and modernist styling, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item.
