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50 Escudos Anniversary of Discovery
1970 year| Silver (.650) | 18 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 50 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1914-1974) |
| Composition | Silver (.650) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Cross within designed circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Republica Portuguesa
50$00
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the island of São Tomé by the Portuguese explorer João de Santarém in 1470.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Escudos (Anniversary of Discovery) 1970 coin.
