Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
2½ Escudos
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1967 |
| Value | 2½ Escudos (2.5 PTE) |
| Currency | Portuguese Escudo (1914-1975) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Portugal coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA·PORTUGUESA
·1967·
Translation: Portuguese Republic
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2½ Escudos coin from Cape Verde 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 blend of traditional African and modernist elements, reflecting the cultural diversity of Cape Verde.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Escudos 1953-1967 coin.
