500 Escudos (Saint Anthony; Gold) 1995 front 500 Escudos (Saint Anthony; Gold) 1995 back
500 Escudos (Saint Anthony; Gold) 1995 photo
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500 Escudos Saint Anthony; Gold

1995 year
Gold (.9166) 17.5 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
Value
500 Escudos (500&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Gold (.9166)
Weight
17.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#129973
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Saint Anthony holding a crucifix and a bible.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Santo
Antó-
nio
8º Centenário

Engraver: Lima de Freitas

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 500 Escudos (Saint Anthony; Gold) 1995 coin from Portugal is a unique piece that features a portrait of Saint Anthony, the patron saint of Lisbon, on its obverse side. The reverse side of the coin showcases the coat of arms of Portugal, surrounded by the inscription "República Portuguesa" (Portuguese Republic). What makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 2,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 INCM 5000 - - - - - -

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