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© nalaberong
20 Escudos
| Copper-nickel (Cu750, Ni250) | 6.9 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1986-2001 |
| Value | 20 Escudos (20 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (Cu750, Ni250) |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.64 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#1243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
A nautical compass with pointer at top and Order of Christ Cross at right.
Engraver: Euclides Vaz
Edge
Coarse reeded.
Comment
Different Obv. and Rev. dies are known.Obverse
Die 1 - details smaller, ESCUDOS far from rim, E.VAZ INCM close to rim.
Die 2 - details a bit larger, ESCUDOS far from rim, E.VAZ INCM far from rim.
Die 3 - details larger, ESCUDOS close to rim, E.VAZ INCM far from rim.
