Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
20 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator
1960 year| Silver (.800) (Copper .200) | 21 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 20 Escudos (20 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Copper .200) |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Bust of Infante Dom Henrique the navigator
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUINTO CENTENARIO DA MORTE DO INFANTE DOM HENRIQUE
1960
Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1960 Portuguese 20 Escudos coin featuring Prince Henry the Navigator is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Prince Henry's death. Prince Henry, also known as Henry the Navigator, was a prominent figure in Portuguese history and played a significant role in the country's Age of Discoveries, supporting the exploration of Africa and the Atlantic islands. The coin's design features a portrait of Prince Henry on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Escudos (Prince Henry the Navigator) 1960 coin.
