Portugal 5 Escudos, 1960

Prince Henry the Navigator

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Escudo (1911 – 2001)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 5 Escudos
Year 1960
Ruler Second Republic (1926–1974)
Composition Silver (.650) (Copper .350)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 1.4
Demonetized 1 May 1966

Description

5 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1960. Struck in Silver (.650) (Copper .350). Measures 25 mm and weighs 7 g.

Obverse
Bust of Prince Henry the Navigator facing three-quarters left wearing hat surrounded by a Gothic style French legend that reads "Talant de bien faire", meaning "The will of well-doing". This has been a motto of the Portuguese Navy as a tribute to Prince Henry the Navigator. (Portuguese Republic)
Reverse
The Portuguese national shield: five shields with a ⚄ design arranged in a + shape surrounded by seven castle towers. It's surrounded by legends.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1960  800K € 5,20 € 5,20 € 6,40 € 6,80 98%
1960  — — — — — Matte 4%

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