5 Euros (Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V) 2012 front 5 Euros (Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V) 2012 back
5 Euros (Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V) 2012 photo
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5 Euros Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V

2012 year
Copper-nickel 14 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2012
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.48
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
14 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#39095
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Crowned shield of Portugal with modern legends written in a classic style

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOANNES.V. D.G. PORT.ET.ALG.REX.
1722.L.

Engraver: Rui Vasquez

Edge

Reeded with repeating incuse dashes

Comment

This coin is part of a series of copper-nickel 5-euro coins, each replicating the design of a classic Portuguese coin with updated inscriptions. Here are the other entries in this series:


Interesting fact

The Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V coin is a rare and unique coin, with only 5,000 units minted. It's a circulating commemorative coin, meaning it's meant to be used as regular currency, but its unique design and limited quantity make it highly sought after by collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 INCM 50088 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (Numismatic Treasures - A Peça de D. João V) 2012 coin.