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© NumisCorner
10 Escudos
| Nickel brass (Cu790, Zn200, Ni10) | 7.5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1986-2001 |
| Value | 10 Escudos (10 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (Cu790, Zn200, Ni10) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
A stained glass window, engraver's name and issuer at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
ESCUDOS
H. BATISTA incm
Engraver: Hélder Batista
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Different Obv. and Rev. dies are known.Obverse
Die 1 - bottom towers in corners lower, decorations in legend outlined.
Die 2 - bottom towers in corners higher, decorations in legend without outline.
Reverse
Die A - narrow script. Eight outer circle decorations connected with leaves.
Die B - bold script. No connection between eight outer circle decorations and leaves.
