50 Escudos (Princess Louisa Storm; ship at left) 2006 front 50 Escudos (Princess Louisa Storm; ship at left) 2006 back
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50 Escudos Princess Louisa Storm; ship at left

2006 year
Silver (.925) 25 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Cape Verde
Period
Republic (1975-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
50 Escudos 50 CVE = USD 0.50
Currency
Escudo (1975-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#90952
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

East India Company's Princess Louisa and 1/2 real from shipwreck

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRINCESS LOUISA
TESOURO DO MAR

Comment

With real shipwreck coin.

Interesting fact

The ship featured on the left side of the coin, the Princess Louisa Storm, is actually a famous shipwreck that occurred off the coast of Cape Verde in 1842. The ship was carrying a cargo of gold and silver coins, which were lost in the wreck and have since become highly sought after by collectors. The coin's design is a nod to this history and the rich cultural heritage of Cape Verde.