© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
10 Avos
1952 year| Bronze | 4.02 g | 21.90 mm |
| Issuer | Macau (China) |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas Province (1951-1976) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 10 Avos (0.10 MOP) |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.02 g |
| Diameter | 21.90 mm |
| Thickness | 1.39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Value flanked by upper and lower dots within circle, denomination below
Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
毫 壹
*10 AVOS*
Translation:
Portuguese Republic
One Hao
10 Avos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Coat of arms of Portuguese Macau (1935–1999): To distinguish Macau Coat of arms from other Portugal colonies; Within the centre of the Globe & to the top right, is the Dragon holding the Portugal coats (Escutcheon Shield) in its Fore paws.Interesting fact
The 10 Avos coin was minted during the Portuguese colonial era in Macau, which lasted from 1557 to 1999. The coin features the image of the Portuguese crown on one side and the value of 10 Avos on the other. Despite being minted in China, the coin was denominated in the Portuguese currency, the Escudo. This coin is a unique piece of history that reflects the blending of cultures and currencies during the colonial period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 12500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Avos 1952 coin.
