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4 Centavos (Estrela) ND
| Porcelain (white) | 3.59 g | 24.36 mm |
| Issuer | Portuguese notgeld (Portugal) |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1910-1926) |
| Type | Token |
| Value | 4 Centavos (0.04 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Porcelain (white) |
| Weight | 3.59 g |
| Diameter | 24.36 mm |
| Thickness | 3.96 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#298562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C.M.G
4
centavos
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 4 Centavos (Estrela) ND from Portuguese notgeld (Portugal) made of Porcelain (white) weighing 3.59 g is that it was used as a form of emergency currency during World War I. The Portuguese government issued these coins in 1914, when the country was facing a severe shortage of metallic coins due to the war effort. The coins were made of porcelain, a material that was readily available and inexpensive at the time, and were designed to be used as a temporary substitute for traditional metal coins. Despite their humble origins, these coins have become highly sought after by collectors today due to their unique history and rarity.
