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20 Escudos Trial
| Silver | 10.0 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1952-1955 |
| Value | 20 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1958-1977) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.0 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#299458 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Arms with date below, "PROVA" stamped in field
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
PROVA
1952
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Escudos (Trial) 1952-1955 from Angola made of Silver weighing 10.0 g 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 rare and valuable collector's item.
