© INCM
© INCM
10 Escudos Pattern
1986 year| Nickel brass (Cu790, Zn200, Ni10) | 7.5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1986 |
| 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#363386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A stained glass window, engraver's name and issuer at the bottom.
The incused word "PROVA"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
ESCUDOS
PROVA
H. BATISTA incm
Engraver: Hélder Batista
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 10 Escudos (Pattern) 1986 from Portugal made of Nickel brass (Cu790, Zn200, Ni10) weighing 7.5 g is that it was never officially released into circulation. It was only produced as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a prototype or sample coin for the Portuguese government to consider for use as a regular circulating coin. This makes it a rare and unique coin among collectors.
