São Tomé and Príncipe 1 Escudo, 1962 – 1971

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country São Tomé and Príncipe São Tomé and Príncipe
Currency Escudo (1914 – 1974)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Escudo
Year 1962 – 1971
Ruler Colony of the Portuguese Empire (1910–1951)
Composition Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7.85
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Escudo from São Tomé and Príncipe. Issued from 1962 to 1971. Struck in Bronze (95% Copper, 3% Zinc, 2% Tin). Measures 26 mm and weighs 7.85 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe (1951 to 1975)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1971  350K € 2,20 € 4,30 € 4,30 € 4,40 57%
1962  160K € 2,20 € 4,90 € 5,50 € 7,40 65%

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