50 Centavos 1912-1916 front 50 Centavos 1912-1916 back
50 Centavos 1912-1916 photo
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50 Centavos

 
Silver (.835) 12.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
First Republic (1910-1926)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1912-1916
Value
50 Centavos (0.50&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#9284
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Shield within designed circle and wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering: 50 CENTAVOS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Centavos coin from Portugal (1912-1916) is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1912, just a year after the Portuguese Republic was established, and it was minted until 1916, when the country joined World War I. This period saw significant political, social, and economic changes in Portugal, and the coin serves as a tangible reminder of that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1912  1695000 - - - - - -
1913  4443000 - - - - - -
1914  4992000 - - - - - -
1916  5080000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1912-1916 coin.