20 Centavos 1929 front 20 Centavos 1929 back
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20 Centavos

1929 year
Nickel brass 4.5 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
São Tomé and Príncipe
Period
Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1929
Value
20 Centavos (0.20)
Currency
Escudo (1914-1974)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#16146
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

PORTUGUESE ESCUDOAutomatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S.TOME E PRINCIPE
20
CENTAVOS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

First system (1928-1929)
N#20760
N#11993

Interesting fact

The 20 Centavos 1929 coin from São Tomé and Príncipe is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its limited mintage and historical significance. It was minted in 1929, during the colonial era, and features the image of King Carlos I of Portugal on one side and the coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe on the other. The coin was made of nickel brass and weighs 4.5 grams, making it a unique and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1929  250000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1929 coin.