© INCM
© INCM
20 Avos Pattern
1945 year| Nickel brass | 8 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Timor-Leste › Portuguese Timor (1910-1975) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1945 |
| Value | 20 Avos (0.20) |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-1959) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#340359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 AVOS
.COLONIA DE TIMOR.
Translation: Portuguese Republic
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The above pict is the lot 18341 from INCM (Lisbon Mint House Museum)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Avos coin from Timor-Leste is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Timorese woman wearing a traditional headdress and carrying a basket of fruit, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a crocodile, which is a symbol of strength and resilience in Timorese culture. The coin's design was created by the Portuguese artist, António de Almeida, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
