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5 Euros José Afonso; Silver
2023 year| Silver (.925) | 14 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#373939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: CASA DA MOEDA – F. PROVIDÊNCIA
Designer: Francisco Providência
Edge
Reeded
Comment
José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos — better known as José Afonso, or Zeca Afonso — was born on August 2nd 1929, in Aveiro, and went on to become one of the most influential figures of the Portuguese 20th century. Poet, singer and composer of countless well known tunes, he gave words, voice and melody to "Grândola, Vila Morena", a song used by the Armed Forces Movement as the signal to start the 25th of April Revolution, in 1974.This collector's coin, which inaugurates the series dedicated to Portuguese Musicians, was created by the prestigious designer and professor at the Department of Communication and Art of the Aveiro University, Francisco Providência.
Interesting fact
The José Afonso coin is part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Portuguese Mint to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of José Afonso, a renowned Portuguese musician and composer. The coin's design features a portrait of José Afonso on the obverse, and on the reverse, it depicts a stylized representation of a guitar, which is a nod to Afonso's musical legacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (José Afonso; Silver) 2023 coin.
