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2.50 Escudos
| Silver (.650) | 3.5 g | 20.1 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1951 |
| Value | 2.5 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-1974) |
| Composition | Silver (.650) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.1 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms within armillary sphere on Order of Christ cross, date at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
· 1950 ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2.50 Escudos coin from Mozambique is that it was minted during the country's colonial era, when it was a Portuguese colony. The coin features the image of the Portuguese king, Manuel II, on one side, and the Mozambican coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency in Mozambique during this time period, and its silver content makes it a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2.50 Escudos 1938-1951 coin.
