© INCM
© INCM
10 Avos Pattern
| Bronze | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Timor-Leste › Portuguese Timor (1910-1975) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1945-1951 |
| Value | 10 Avos (0.10) |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-1959) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1970 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#340357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Small circles within cross
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
1945
Translation: Portuguese Republic
Edge
Plain
Comment
The above pict is the lot 18344 from INCM (Lisbon Mint House Museum)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Avos coin from Timor-Leste is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Timorese woman wearing a traditional headdress and carrying a basket of fruit, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a crocodile, which is a symbol of strength and resilience in Timorese culture. This design was created by the Portuguese artist, António de Almeida, and it reflects the country's rich cultural diversity and history.