10 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator, Portugal

10 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator, Portugal, 1960 obverse image10 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator, Portugal, 1960 reverse image
10 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Portugal flagPortugal
  • Years of Minting:
    1960
  • Period:
    Second Republic (1926-1974)
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Lisbon, Portugal
10 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator Reference Price

Reference Price

$9.99-$246.15

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

10 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The Portuguese national shield: five shields with a design arranged in a + shape surrounded by seven castle towers. Its surrounded by legends.

Engraver:

Marcelino Norte de Almeida

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Prince Henry the Navigator facing three-quarters left wearing hat surrounded by Gothic style legend.

Engraver:

Marcelino Norte de Almeida

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

10 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPÚBLICA•PORTUGUESA 10$00

Reverse:

QUINTO•CENTENARIO•DA•MORTE•DO•INFANTE•DOM•HENRIQUE ✠ 1960

10 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.680)

Size

10 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator sizes
  • Weight:12.5 g
  • Diameter:30 mm
  • Thickness:2.2 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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