60 Centavos 1958 front 60 Centavos 1958 back
60 Centavos 1958 photo
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60 Centavos

1958 year
Nickel brass (61% copper, 20% zinc, 19% nickel) 4.5 g 22.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Timor-Leste › Portuguese Timor (1910-1975)
Period
Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1974)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1958
Value
60 Centavos (0.60&nbspTPE)
Currency
Escudo (1958-1976)
Composition
Nickel brass (61% copper, 20% zinc, 19% nickel)
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
22.8 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#14454
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA•PORTUGUESA

1958

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 60 Centavos 1958 coin from Timor-Leste is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a traditional Timorese woman wearing a traditional headdress, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a coffee tree, which was an important crop for the country during its colonial era. The coin's design was created by the Portuguese artist, António dos Santos, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1958  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 60 Centavos 1958 coin.