7½ Euros (Historical trains; Silver .500) 2020 front 7½ Euros (Historical trains; Silver .500) 2020 back
7½ Euros (Historical trains; Silver .500) 2020 photo
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7½ Euros Historical trains; Silver .

2020 year
Silver (.500) 13.5 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2020
Value
7½ Euros 7.5 EUR = USD 8.23
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
13.5 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#224726
Rarity index
39%

Reverse

As part of the Ibero-American series, the 12th edition of which this year is based on the theme "Historic Trains", this Portuguese coin highlights the Douro Line train and seeks to promote this railway line - one of the oldest in our country - which runs through a stunning landscape listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
Created by plastic artist José Santa-Bárbara, this coin features Portuguese Railways’ emblematic steam locomotive 0186, which still today continues to run on the historic Douro Line between the stations of Régua and Tua, to the delight of tourists and railway enthusiasts.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COMBOIO HISTÓRICO
CASA DA MOEDA
LINHA DO DOURO

Engraver: José Santa-Barbara

Interesting fact

The Historical Trains circulating commemorative coin from Portugal, minted in 2020, features a unique design that showcases different types of historical trains that have played a significant role in Portugal's history. The coin's obverse side features a steam locomotive, while the reverse side features a modern high-speed train. This design not only highlights the evolution of train technology over time but also serves as a reminder of Portugal's rich railway history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  20000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 7½ Euros (Historical trains; Silver .500) 2020 coin.