Portugal 20 Escudos, 1960

Prince Henry the Navigator - Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Escudo (1911 – 2001)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 20 Escudos
Year 1960
Ruler Second Republic (1926–1974)
Composition Silver (.800) (Copper .200)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 21
Diameter (mm) 34
Thickness (mm) 2.3
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1960. Struck in Silver (.800) (Copper .200). Measures 34 mm and weighs 21 g.

Obverse
National coat of arms - Portuguese shield: Shield with seven castle towers, surrounding a cross of five shields, each having five dots (Portuguese Republic)
Reverse
Bust of Infante Dom Henrique the navigator Incused the word PROVA
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1960  —

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