Portugal 5 Escudos, 1986

Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Escudo (1911 – 2001)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 5 Escudos
Year 1986
Ruler Third Republic (1974–9999)
Composition Nickel brass (Cu790, Zn200, Ni10)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.25
Diameter (mm) 21.1
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized 28 February 2002

Description

5 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1986. Struck in Nickel brass (Cu790, Zn200, Ni10). Measures 21.1 mm and weighs 5.25 g.

Obverse
The arms of Portugal with a knot above, date at the end of circular legend. (Republic of Portugal)
Reverse
A stained glass window above denomination. Incused the word "PROVA" (National Mint Press)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1986  — Gomes # R E9.18 - The word PROVA incused
1986  — Gomes # R E9.19 - The word ENSAIO embossed

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