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5 Escudos Pattern
| Silver (.650) | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1951-1960 |
| Value | 5 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-1974) |
| Composition | Silver (.650) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#369877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms within a globe on Order of Christ cross, date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
1960
"PROVA" stamped in field
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Escudos coin from Mozambique is that it was designed by the artist José de Almada Negreiros, who was a prominent figure in the modernist movement in Portugal. The coin features a unique blend of traditional African motifs and modernist styling, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item.
