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10 Escudos Battle of Ourique
| Issuer | Portugal |
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| Year | 1928 |
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| Weight | 12.5 g |
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| Obverse description | Central shield bearing a plain cross, surmounted by an open mural crown, rendered in a Gothic artistic style. The denomination numeral '10' appears to the left of the shield and the abbreviation 'Esc.' to the right, both in Gothic lettering. The legend 'REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA' curves along the upper periphery in Gothic script, while the date '1928' is placed in the lower field beneath the shield. The design is framed by a fine beaded border running along the coin's rim. |
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| Reverse description | Afonso Henriques, first King of Portugal, depicted in full equestrian effigy facing left, clad in medieval battle armour and bearing a shield and sword. The king is shown astride a rearing horse, evoking the spirit of the Battle of Ourique of 1139. A commemorative legend curves along the upper and lower periphery, with the date '1139' referencing the year of the historic battle. The design is executed in high relief with fine engraved detail on the armour and horse trappings, framed by a beaded border. |
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| Mintage | 1928 - - 200,000 |
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