Reverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Reverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
10 Escudos
| Silver (.720) | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1952-1955 |
| Value | 10 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1977) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Arms, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA·PORTUGUESA
1952
Translation:
Portuguese Republic
1952
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Escudos coin from Angola is that it was minted during the colonial era, when Angola was a Portuguese colony. The coin features the image of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, who is credited with discovering the sea route to India in 1498. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between Portugal and its colonies, and it was used as a symbol of Portuguese influence and power in Angola.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 2023000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 1977000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Escudos 1952-1955 coin.
