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10 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator
Issuer | Portugal |
Year | 1960 |
Type | Circulating commemorative
coins |
Value | 10 Escudos (10 PTE) |
Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
Composition | Silver (.680) |
Weight | 12.5 g |
Dimensions | 30 mm |
Thickness | 2.2 mm |
Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | Marcelino Norte de Almeida |
In circulation to | 1 May 1966 |
Reference(s) | KM#588, Gomes#R 45 |
Obverse description | Bust of Prince Henry the Navigator facing three-quarters left wearing hat surrounded by Gothic style legend. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | REPÚBLICA•PORTUGUESA
10$00 |
Reverse description | The Portuguese national shield: five shields with a ⚄ design arranged in a + shape surrounded by seven castle towers. It`s surrounded by legends. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | QUINTO•CENTENARIO•DA•MORTE•DO•INFANTE•DOM•HENRIQUE
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1960 |
Edge | Reeded |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1960 - - 200 000 1960 - Matte -
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Catalog ID | 1912263540 |
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