5 Euros (First Portuguese Stamp; Gold) 2003 front 5 Euros (First Portuguese Stamp; Gold) 2003 back
5 Euros (First Portuguese Stamp; Gold) 2003 photo
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5 Euros First Portuguese Stamp; Gold

2003 year
Gold (.9166) 17.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Gold (.9166)
Weight
17.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#17652
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Copy of first Portuguese stamp.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2003
CORREIO
150 ANOS DO PRIMEIRO SELO PORTUGUÊS

Translation:
2003
Mail
150 YEARS OF FIRST PORTUGUESE STAMP

Engraver: V. M. Fernandes dos Santos

Interesting fact

The Non-circulating coin 5 Euros (First Portuguese Stamp; Gold) 2003 from Portugal is a unique coin that was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first Portuguese stamp. The coin features an image of the first Portuguese stamp, which was issued in 1853, and is made of gold (.9166) weighing 17.5 grams. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and philatelists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003 INCM 3000 - - - - - -

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