Portugal 5 Escudos, 1963 – 1986

Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Escudo (1911 – 2001)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 5 Escudos
Year 1963 – 1986
Rulers Second Republic (1926–1974) , Third Republic (1974–9999)
Composition Copper-nickel (Cu750 + Ni250)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7
Diameter (mm) 24.5
Thickness (mm) 1.3
Demonetized 28 February 2002

Description

5 Escudos from Portugal. Issued from 1963 to 1986. Struck in Copper-nickel (Cu750 + Ni250). Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 7 g.

Obverse
A ship, boat sailing to the right (Portuguese Republic)
Reverse
The coat of arms of Portugal and 4 stars, value below
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1986  — 12%
1985  — 20%
1984  — 25%
1983  — 18%
1982  — 12%
1981  — 12%
1980  — 24%
1979  — 14%
1978  — 4%
1977  — 22%
1976  — 14%
1975  — 8%
1974  — 10%
1973  — 8%
1972  — 6%
1971  — 12%
1970  — 6%
1969  — 10%
1968  — 14%
1967  — 22%
1966  — 22%
1965  — 14%
1964  — 14%
1963  — 8%

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