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5 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator - Pattern
Issuer Portugal Year 1960 Type Patterns Value 5 Escudos (5 PTE) Currency Escudo (1911-2001) Composition Silver (.650) (Copper .350) Weight 7 g Dimensions 25 mm Thickness 1.4 mm Shape and Technique Round Milled Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓ Engraver(s) Marcelino Norte de Almeida In circulation to 1 May 1966 Reference(s) KM# Pr10
Obverse description Bust of Prince Henry the Navigator facing three-quarters left wearing hat surrounded by a Gothic style French legend that reads `Talant de bien faire`, meaning `The will of well-doing`. This has been a motto of the Portuguese Navy as a tribute to Prince Henry the Navigator. Obverse script Latin Obverse lettering REPÚBLICAPORTUGUESA
5$00 (Translation: Portuguese Republic) 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 - - Catalog ID 9762321070 Comments