Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
50 Centavos
| Nickel brass | 10.1 g | 30.42 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Period | Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1927-1928 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Escudo (1914-1928) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 10.1 g |
| Diameter | 30.42 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Arms, value below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCOENTA CENTAVOS
50
Translation:
Fifty Centavos
50
Edge
Reeded
Comment
I have Magnetic and Non Magnetic piecesInteresting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Angola was designed by the Portuguese artist, António de Sousa. The obverse side of the coin features the portrait of King Manuel II of Portugal, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Angola, which includes a shield with the symbols of the country's rich natural resources, such as coffee, cotton, and minerals. The coin was minted in 1927-1928 and was used as a standard circulation coin in Angola during the Portuguese colonial period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 1608000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 1600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1927-1928 coin.
