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10 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator
1960 year| Silver (.680) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 10 Escudos (10 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.680) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 May 1966 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
The Portuguese national shield: five shields with a ⚄ design arranged in a + shape surrounded by seven castle towers. It's surrounded by legends.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUINTO•CENTENARIO•DA•MORTE•DO•INFANTE•DOM•HENRIQUE ✠
1960
Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Escudos (Prince Henry the Navigator) coin from Portugal, made of Silver (.680) and weighing 12.5g, is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Prince Henry the Navigator's death. Prince Henry, also known as Infante Henrique, was a prominent figure in Portuguese history and played a significant role in the country's Age of Discoveries. He was responsible for the establishment of the Portuguese naval school and was instrumental in the exploration and mapping of the African coast. The coin's design features an image of Prince Henry on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Escudos (Prince Henry the Navigator) 1960 coin.
