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© Numista (CC BY)
5 Escudos
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 5.25 g | 21.1 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1986-2001 |
| Value | 5 Escudos (5 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.25 g |
| Diameter | 21.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
A stained glass window above denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
ESCUDOS
H BATISTA incm
Unabridged legend: Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda
Translation: National Mint Press
Engraver: Hélder Batista
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Different Obv. and Rev. dies are known.Obverse
Die 1 - bottom towers in corners lower, decorations in legend outlined.
Die 2 - bottom towers in corners higher, decorations in legend without outline.
Reverse
Die A - narrow script.
Die B - bold script.
