5 Escudos


Silver (.650)	7 g	25.2 mm

Description

Issuer	Portugal
Period	Second Republic (1926-1974)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1932-1951
Value	5 Escudos (5&nbspPTE)
Currency	Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition	Silver (.650)
Weight	7 g
Diameter	25.2 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#4262
Rarity index	6%

Reverse

The Portuguese coat of arms (shield in front of a circular design), and the value below

Script: Latin

Lettering: 5$00

Translation: 5 Escudos

Engraver: João da Silva

Edge

Reeded

Comment

0.14 oz ASW

Interesting fact

The 5 Escudos coin from Portugal, minted between 1932 and 1951, features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of António de Oliveira Salazar, who served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1932 to 1968 and was instrumental in introducing the authoritarian regime that ruled the country during that period. The reverse side of the coin features an image of the Portuguese coat of arms, which includes a shield with five escudos (shields) and a crown, symbolizing the country's rich history and heritage. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1932	800000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1933	6717251	-	-	-	-	-	-
1934	1012152	-	-	-	-	-	-
1937	1500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1940	1500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1942	2051247	-	-	-	-	-	-
1943	1353742	-	-	-	-	-	-
1946	404000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1947	2419590	-	-	-	-	-	-
1948	2017874	-	-	-	-	-	-
1951	965836	-	-	-	-	-	-