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25 Escudos Carnation Revolution
1984 year| Copper-nickel | 11 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 25 Escudos (25 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25 ABRIL 1984
DEMOCRACIA
० 25 ESCUDOS ०
LIBERDADE
Engraver: Hélder Batista
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin was designed by the Portuguese artist, José Aurélio, and it features a stylized representation of a carnation, which is a symbol of the Carnation Revolution that took place in Portugal in 1974. The revolution was a peaceful transition from a dictatorship to a democracy, and the carnation became a symbol of the movement because it was worn by protesters as a sign of peaceful resistance. The coin's design incorporates the carnation motif as a way of commemorating the revolution and promoting peace.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1984) INCM | 1980000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 INCM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Escudos (Carnation Revolution) 1984 coin.
