50 Centavos

İhraççı Cape Verde
Yıl 1949
Tür Standard circulation coin
Değer 50 Centavos (0.50 PTE)
Para birimi Portuguese Escudo (1914-1975)
Bileşim Nickel brass
Ağırlık 4.5 g
Çap 22.8 mm
Kalınlık 1.65 mm
Şekil Round
Teknik Milled
Yönlendirme Coin alignment ↑↓
Gravürcü(ler)
Dolaşımda olduğu yıl
Referans(lar) KM#6, Gomes#CV 05.01
Ön yüz açıklaması Miniature crown above the coat of arms. date below
Ön yüz yazısı Latin
Ön yüz lejandı COLONIA·DE·CABO·VERDE 1949
(Translation: Colony of Cape Verde)
Arka yüz açıklaması
Arka yüz yazısı Latin
Arka yüz lejandı REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 50 CENTAVOS
Kenar Reeded
Darphane
Basma adedi 1949 - - 1 000 000
Numisquare Kimliği 2048092560
Ek bilgiler

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

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