Portugal 10 Escudos, 1960

Prince Henry the Navigator

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Escudo (1911 – 2001)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 10 Escudos
Year 1960
Ruler Second Republic (1926–1974)
Composition Silver (.680)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 12.5
Diameter (mm) 30
Thickness (mm) 2.2
Demonetized 1 May 1966

Description

10 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1960. Struck in Silver (.680). Measures 30 mm and weighs 12.5 g.

Obverse
Bust of Prince Henry the Navigator facing three-quarters left wearing hat surrounded by Gothic style legend.
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 xf au unc Comment Frequency
1960  200K € 11,00 € 11,00 € 15,00 97%
1960  — — — — Matte 4%

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