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10 Escudos
1939 year| Silver (.835) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1939 |
| Value | 10 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1914-1974) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Shield within globe on cross
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA·PORTUGUESA
·1939·
Edge
Reeded
Comment
2nd system (1939-1948)
N#18042
N#26468
N#36188
N#24671
N#13175
N#18995
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Escudos 1939 coin from São Tomé and Príncipe is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal, who ruled the country from 1889 until his assassination in 1908. The reverse side features an image of a cocoa tree, which was a major export crop for São Tomé and Príncipe during the colonial era. The coin's design was created by the Portuguese artist and engraver, José de Almada Negreiros, who was known for his work on various coins and banknotes throughout Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Escudos 1939 coin.
