20 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator, Portugal

20 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator, Portugal, 1960 obverse image20 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator, Portugal, 1960 reverse image
20 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
20 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator Reference Price

Reference Price

$6.95-$246.15

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

20 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Bust of Infante Dom Henrique the navigator

Engraver:

Marcelino Norte de Almeida

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

National coat of arms - Portuguese shield: Shield with seven castle towers, surrounding a cross of five shields, each having five dots

Engraver:

Marcelino Norte de Almeida

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

20 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 20$00

Reverse:

QUINTO CENTENARIO DA MORTE DO INFANTE DOM HENRIQUE 1960

20 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.800) (Copper .200)

Size

20 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator sizes
  • Weight:21 g
  • Diameter:34 mm
  • Thickness:2.3 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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