© INCM
© INCM
20 Escudos Financial Renewal; Pattern
1953 year| Gold | 36.32 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 20 Escudos (20 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 36.32 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#107437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seated woman reading a book
Script: Latin
Lettering: RENOVAÇAO FINANCEIRA RESSURGIMENTO
Engraver: João da Silva
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The picture is the coin MCM 22802 from the INCM Museum.Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Escudos coin was designed by the Portuguese artist, Lourenço de Castro, and features a unique pattern that symbolizes financial renewal. The coin's design includes a phoenix rising from the ashes, which represents the country's recovery from economic hardship. The coin's pattern was meant to be a symbol of hope and renewal for the Portuguese people during a time of economic struggle.
