5 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator, Portugal

5 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator, Portugal, 1960 obverse image5 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator, Portugal, 1960 reverse image
5 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
5 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator Reference Price

Reference Price

$4.20-$133.65

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

5 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 a Gothic style French legend that reads "Talant de bien faire", meaning "The will of well-doing". This has been a motto of the Portuguese Navy as a tribute to Prince Henry the Navigator.

Engraver:

Marcelino Norte de Almeida

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPÚBLICA•PORTUGUESA 5$00

Reverse:

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

5 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.650) (Copper .350)

Size

5 Escudos Prince Henry the Navigator sizes
  • Weight:7 g
  • Diameter:25 mm
  • Thickness:1.4 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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