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5 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator
1960 year| Silver (.650) (Copper .350) | 7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1960 |
| Value | 5 Escudos (5 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.650) (Copper .350) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 May 1966 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
The Portuguese national shield: five shields with a ⚄ design arranged in a + shape surrounded by seven castle towers. It's surrounded by legends.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUINTO•CENTENARIO•DA•MORTE•DO•INFANTE•DOM•HENRIQUE ✠
1960
Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Escudos (Prince Henry the Navigator) coin from Portugal, minted in 1960, is that it features an image of Prince Henry the Navigator on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a caravel, a type of ship used by the Portuguese during their Age of Discoveries in the 15th and 16th centuries. This design serves as a tribute to Prince Henry's contributions to Portugal's maritime exploration and expansion during his time as an infant.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Escudos (Prince Henry the Navigator) 1960 coin.
