Каталог
| Эмитент | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Год | 1949 |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 50 Centavos (0.50 PTE) |
| Валюта | Portuguese Escudo (1914-1975) |
| Состав | Nickel brass |
| Вес | 4.5 g |
| Диаметр | 22.8 mm |
| Толщина | 1.65 mm |
| Форма | Round |
| Техника | Milled |
| Ориентация | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | KM#6, Gomes#CV 05.01 |
| Описание аверса | Miniature crown above the coat of arms. date below |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса |
COLONIA·DE·CABO·VERDE 1949 (Translation: Colony of Cape Verde) |
| Описание реверса | |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса | REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 50 CENTAVOS |
| Гурт | Reeded |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
1949 - - 1 000 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 2048092560 |
| Дополнительная информация |
Historical Context: Issued in 1949, this 50 Centavos coin from Cape Verde falls within the Estado Novo period of Portuguese rule, under António de Oliveira Salazar. Post-World War II, Portugal solidified its colonial empire, resisting global decolonization. This coinage series marked a significant monetary development for Cape Verde, its first distinct circulating currency since the 18th century, asserting metropolitan authority within the Portuguese Escudo system.
Artistry: The design is attributed to the Casa da Moeda (Portuguese Mint) in Lisbon, reflecting the robust official aesthetic of Portuguese colonial coinage. The obverse features the traditional Portuguese shield, with five escutcheons and seven castles, surmounted by a crown, framed by