Portugal 10 escudos 1973

Portugal · 1973 · 10 escudos

Circulating coinUncommon

€0.70estimate

5,418,415coins minted

N5444 KM600 GOMESR46

RAReference number RARA-BGG2J

Circulating coin

Series of 10 escudos with the caravel (1971-1974)

The coin's story

This 10 escudos coin, in nickel clad with cupronickel, belongs to the short series struck from 1971 to 1974, at the end of the Estado Novo. It takes up the caravel of the 2.50 and 5 escudos coins, designed by Jaime Martins Barata (1899-1970) and engraved by Marcelino Norte de Almeida. Its plain edge bears the incuse motto ESPERANÇA FRATERNIDADE CONFIANÇA (Hope, Fraternity, Confidence). According to Numista, this inscription is found in both directions for all years. The 1973 date has 5,418,415 pieces.

ObverseThe Caravel

REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA + 1973 +

Design: A caravel with lateen sails sailing to the right, the date below.
Legend: REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA (Portuguese Republic).
Date: + 1973 +.

JBEngraved by Jaime Martins Barata

ReverseThe Arms of Portugal

10$00 MARTINS BARATA DEL. M. NORTE SCULP.

Design: The shield of Portugal surrounded by four stars, the value below.
Denomination: 10$00 (10 escudos).
Signatures: MARTINS BARATA DEL. (drawn by Martins Barata) and M. NORTE SCULP. (engraved by M. Norte).

MAEngraved by Marcelino Norte de Almeida · attributed to Jaime Martins Barata

Specifications

Denomination10 escudos
Year1973
Mintage5,418,415
MintImprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda (INCM), Lisbonne
MaterialCupronickel clad nickel
ShapeRound
Diameter28 mm
Thickness2.18 mm
Weight10 g
EdgeThe edge is plain.**Inscription: ESPERANÇA FRATERNIDADE CONFIANÇA (Hope, Fraternity, Confidence), incuse
ScriptsLatin