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10 Escudos Pattern
1932 year| Copper-nickel | 10.53 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1932 |
| Value | 10 Escudos (10 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 10.53 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Incuse |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#363370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The arms of Portugal
Incused the word "PROVA"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10$00
PROVA
Translation: 10 Escudos
Engravers: João da Silva, Arnaldo Fragoso
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Escudos coin was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the modernist movement in Portugal. The coin features a unique and striking design, with a stylized portrait of a woman representing the Republic of Portugal on one side, and a depiction of the value "10 Escudos" on the other. The use of copper-nickel in the coin's composition gives it a distinctive reddish-brown color that sets it apart from other coins of the time. Overall, the Pattern 10 Escudos coin is a beautiful and rare piece of numismatic history that would be a valuable addition to any coin collection.
