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5 Escudos Pattern
1971 year| Copper-nickel | 7 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 5 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1914-1974) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#378459 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Shield within crowned globe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S. TOMÉ · E · PRÍNCIPE
5$00
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Escudos coin was designed by the Portuguese artist, José de Almada Negreiros, who was also a prominent painter, sculptor, and writer. The coin features a unique pattern that includes a central circle with the denomination "5 Escudos" surrounded by a wreath of coffee branches, which is a nod to São Tomé and Príncipe's rich coffee production history. The coin's design is considered a rare and unique example of modernist coin design, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
