© NGC
© NGC
2½ Escudos Pattern
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1963-1985 |
| Value | 2.50 Escudos (2.5 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#371830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
The shield from the Coat-of-Arms of Portugal with the value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2$50
MARTINS BARATA DEL. M. NORTE SCULP.
Designer: Marcelino Norte de Almeida
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2½ Escudos coin was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in Portuguese modernism. The coin features a unique abstract design that incorporates elements of traditional Portuguese folk art, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
