| Issuer | Portugal |
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 5 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Dimensions | 30 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Eloísa Byrne |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#899b |
| Obverse description | With a main star as background, a central circle shows Portugal`s coat of arms, surrounded by the country name `Portugal` and the legend `O renascimiento` (The Renaissance), the coin face value €5, Euro logo and the year of issue 2019. Bottom left shows the Mint`s name and engraver name. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | PORTUGAL
5€
O RENASCIMENTO 2019
INCM - E. BYRNE (Translation: Portugal € 5 The Renaissance 2019 INCM - E. BYRNE) |
| Reverse description | Designed by sculptor Eloísa Byrne, the motif presents the loxodromic curve, a discovery of the Portuguese mathematician Pedro Nunes (Petrus Nonius) in 1537 that had a decisive impact on the navigation and the cartography of the globe. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CURVA
LOXODRÓMICA • PETRUS NONIUS (Translation: Loxodromic Curve • Petrus Nonius) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2019 INCM - Proof - 993 |
| Catalog ID | 6513705990 |
| Comments |
