Portuguese Guinea (1910-1975) 2½ Escudos, 1952
Information
Country
Portuguese Guinea (1910-1975)
Portuguese Guinea (1910-1975)
Currency
Escudo
(1914 – 1975)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2½ Escudos
Year
1952
Ruler
Colony of the Portuguese Empire
(1910–1951)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.5
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
1.36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2½ Escudos from Portuguese Guinea (1910-1975). Issued in 1952. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.5 g.
- Obverse
- Escutcheon (Shield): Coat of arms of Portuguese Guinea (1951 - 1973). Background (Components of Portugal coat of arms): Armillary Sphere topped with 5 Castles.
- Reverse
- Escutcheon (Shield): Coat of arms of Portugal. Background : Armillary Sphere on cross format.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 3M | € 2,30 | € 2,30 | € 3,30 | € 3,80 | € 4,00 | € 4,40 |
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