20 Escudos (Pattern) 1952-1970 front 20 Escudos (Pattern) 1952-1970 back
20 Escudos (Pattern) 1952-1970 photo
© Schulman auction house

20 Escudos Pattern

 
Silver (.720) (Copper .280) 10 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Mozambique
Period
Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975)
Type
Pattern
Years
1952-1970
Value
20 Escudos
Currency
Escudo (1911-1974)
Composition
Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#369878
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Portuguese coat of arms within a globe on Order of Christ cross

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
1960
"PROVA" stamped in field

Translation: Portuguese Republic

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Escudos coin from Mozambique is that it was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the modernist movement in Portugal. The coin features a unique blend of traditional African motifs and modernist styling, making it a standout piece in the world of numismatics.