5 Escudos Pattern

€1.00
IssuerPortugal
Year1986
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Escudos (5 PTE)
CurrencyEscudo (1911-2001)
CompositionNickel brass (Cu790, Zn200, Ni10)
Weight5.25 g
Dimensions21.1 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Hélder Batista
In circulation to28 February 2002
Reference(s) Gomes#R E9.18
Obverse descriptionThe arms of Portugal with a knot above, date at the end of circular legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 1999
(Translation: Republic of Portugal)
Reverse descriptionA stained glass window above denomination. Incused the word `PROVA`
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 ESCUDOS PROVA H BATISTA incm
(Translation: National Mint Press)
EdgeReeded
MintINCM
Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage1986  - Gomes # R E9.18 - The word PROVA incused -
1986  - Gomes # R E9.19 - The word ENSAIO embossed -
Catalog ID4048082000
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