Portugal 2.50 escudos 1974

Portugal · 1974 · 2,50 escudos

Circulating coinCommon

€0.50estimate

22,743,000coins minted

N774 KM590 GOMESR31

RAReference number RARA-KJH2Q

Circulating coin

Series of 2.50 escudos with the caravel (1963-1985)

The coin's story

This 2.50 escudos coin in cupronickel, 75% copper and 25% nickel, belongs to the caravel series, struck from 1963 to 1985. The caravel, a fifteenth-century sailing ship, recalls the ships of the great Portuguese discoveries. The design is by Jaime Martins Barata (1899-1970) and the engraving by Marcelino Norte de Almeida, their names appear on the reverse, followed by the Latin abbreviations DEL. (drawn) and SCULP. (engraved). Launched under the Estado Novo, the type continued to be struck after the revolution of 25 April 1974. The 1974 date has 22,743,000 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 28 February 2002, after the changeover to the euro.

ObverseThe Caravel

REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA + 1974 +

Design: A fifteenth-century caravel sailing to the right, the date below.
Legend: REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA (Portuguese Republic).
Date: + 1974 +.

JBEngraved by Jaime Martins Barata

ReverseThe Arms of Portugal

2$50 MARTINS BARATA DEL. M. NORTE SCULP.

Design: The shield of Portugal surrounded by four stars.
Denomination: 2$50 (2.50 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