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10 Escudos Pattern
| Copper-nickel (Cu750 + Ni250) | 10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1969-1974 |
| Value | 10 Escudos (10 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (Cu750 + Ni250) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Incuse |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#363373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Arms of Portugal, 4 stars, value below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10$00
MARTINS BARATA DEL.
M. NORTE SCULP.
Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida
Edge
Plain or Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Escudos coin was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in Portuguese modernism. The coin features a unique and striking design, with a stylized portrait of a woman on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the Portuguese coat of arms on the reverse (back side). The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's transition from a authoritarian regime to a democracy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3876209 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 2693638 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 5418415 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 4042812 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Escudos (Pattern) 1969-1974 coin.
