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© A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
10 Escudos Battle of Ourique
1928 year| Silver (.835) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1928 |
| Value | 10 Escudos (10 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Don Alphonso Henriques (1st King of Portugal) seated on his horse, wearing his battle dress with shield and sword
Script: Latin
Lettering: Comemoração da Batalha de Ourique - 1139
Engraver: Simões Almeida
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Escudos coin was minted to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Ourique, which took place in 1217 and is considered a significant event in Portuguese history. The battle was a victory for the Portuguese forces led by King Afonso II against the Moors, and it marked the beginning of Portugal's independence from the Iberian Peninsula. The coin's design features an image of King Afonso II on horseback, with the battle scene depicted in the background.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Escudos (Battle of Ourique) 1928 coin.
