Portugal 20 Escudos, 1953

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Escudo (1911 – 2001)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 20 Escudos
Year 1953
Ruler Second Republic (1926–1974)
Composition Gold
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 36.32
Diameter (mm) 34
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1953. Struck in Gold. Measures 34 mm and weighs 36.32 g.

Obverse
Portuguese shield surmounting an armillary sphere 20 and Esc on both sides of the shield
Reverse
Seated woman reading a book
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1953  — Gomes# R E11.01 - Gold - Adopted type
1953  — Gomes# R E11.02 - Copper
1953  — Gomes# R E11.03 - Silver - The word PROVA embossed

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