10 Escudos (Pattern) 1961 front 10 Escudos (Pattern) 1961 back
10 Escudos (Pattern) 1961 photo
© INCM

10 Escudos Pattern

1961 year
Copper-nickel 8.1 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Second Republic (1926-1974)
Type
Pattern
Year
1961
Value
10 Escudos (10&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8.1 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#107440
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Arms of Portugal, value below
"PROVA" incused

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PROVA
10$00

Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida; Jaime Martins Barata

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The picture is the coin MCM 23789 from the INCM Museum.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Escudos coin was designed by the Portuguese artist, Lourenço de Castro, and it features a unique pattern on its reverse side. The pattern depicts a stylized representation of the Portuguese coat of arms, with a shield flanked by two horses and a crown on top. This design was meant to symbolize the country's rich history and cultural heritage.