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5 Escudos Pattern
1962 year| Silver (.600) | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 5 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1914-1974) |
| Composition | Silver (.600) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#299187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shield within crowned globe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
·1962·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Escudos (Pattern) 1962 from São Tomé and Príncipe made of Silver (.600) weighing 4 g is that it was designed by the Portuguese artist, António dos Reis.
