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10 Escudos
| Silver (.680) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1954-1955 |
| Value | 10 Escudos (10 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.680) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Portuguese shield above armillary sphere
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10 Esc.
Engraver: João da Silva
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Homage to the Portuguese navigators and great discoveries during the 15th and 16th century.https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A9couvertes_portugaises
Interesting fact
The 10 Escudos coin was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in Portuguese modernism. The coin features a portrait of the Portuguese poet and writer, Luís de Camões, on one side, and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. The coin was minted in silver (.680) and weighs 12.5 grams. It was in circulation from 1954 to 1955 and is now considered a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 5764350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 4055650 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Escudos 1954-1955 coin.
