50 Centavos

Issuer Cape Verde
Year 1930
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 50 Centavos (0.50 PTE)
Currency Portuguese Escudo (1914-1975)
Composition Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel)
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 22.8 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) José Simões de Almeida, Domingos Alves do Rego
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4, Gomes#CV 04.01
Obverse description Female portrait facing right and the country name followed by the date around the edge.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA-1930 SIMÕES REGO GR
(Translation: PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC-1930 SIMOES REGO GR)
Reverse description The arms of Portugal within designed circle and wreath above value and the province name below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 50 CENTAVOS · CABO VERDE ·
(Translation: 50 CENTAVOS · CAPE VERDE ·)
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1930 - - 1 000 000
Numisquare ID 3285334360
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