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50 Avos Pattern
| Silver (.650) | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Timor-Leste › Portuguese Timor (1910-1975) |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1945-1951 |
| Value | 50 Avos (0.50) |
| Currency | Pataca (1894-1959) |
| Composition | Silver (.650) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#340360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armillary Sphere under Portuguese Coat of Arms Shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA·PORTUGUESA
· 1948 ·
Translation: Colony of Timor
Edge
Fine milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Avos coin from Timor-Leste is that it was designed by the Portuguese artist, António de Sousa Lopes, who was also responsible for designing several other coins and banknotes for Portugal and its colonies during the 20th century.
