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20 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator - Pattern
1960 year| Silver (.800) (Copper .200) | 21 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Pattern |
| 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#363393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bust of Infante Dom Henrique the navigator
Incused the word PROVA
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUINTO CENTENARIO DA MORTE DO INFANTE DOM HENRIQUE
1960
PROVA
Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Escudos (Prince Henry the Navigator - Pattern) 1960 from Portugal is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a caravel, a type of ship used by Prince Henry the Navigator during his naval expeditions in the 15th century. This design was specifically created to commemorate Prince Henry's contributions to Portuguese exploration and navigation.
