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5 Escudos Trial
1935 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1935 |
| Value | 5 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-1974) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#299920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Shield within globe and Maltese cross
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
· 1935 ·
Translation: Portuguese Republic
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Escudos coin 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 truly distinctive piece.
