20 Escudos (Salazar Bridge; Gold Pattern) 1966 front 20 Escudos (Salazar Bridge; Gold Pattern) 1966 back
20 Escudos (Salazar Bridge; Gold Pattern) 1966 photo
© INCM

20 Escudos Salazar Bridge; Gold Pattern

1966 year
Gold 19.2 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Second Republic (1926-1974)
Type
Pattern
Year
1966
Value
20 Escudos (20&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Gold
Weight
19.2 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#107465
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20 ESCUDOS

Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida; Jaime Martins Barata

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The picture is the coin MCM 24006 from the INCM Museum.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Escudos (Salazar Bridge; Gold Pattern) 1966 from Portugal is a rare and unique coin, with only 1000 pieces minted. It features a design of the Salazar Bridge, which was a prominent landmark in Lisbon, Portugal at the time. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Portuguese history.