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Galo de Barcelos
| Location | Portugal |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Composition | Brass |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a stylized rooster (Galo de Barcelos) in high relief at center, depicted standing against a background scene showing the historic town of Barcelos with its bridge and buildings. The legend 'GALO DE BARCELOS' arcs along the upper rim, with the maker's name 'MORDANT' inscribed in small letters near the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the Portuguese coat of arms in relief at center, consisting of the traditional shield with five escutcheons and seven castles, surrounded by a ring of fourteen stars. Concentric milled rings frame the design, with the legend 'PORTUGAL' arcing along the upper rim and the date '2020' placed in the lower exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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