50 Centavos, Portugal

50 Centavos, Portugal, 1927-1968 obverse image50 Centavos, Portugal, 1927-1968 reverse image
50 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Portugal flagPortugal
  • Years of Minting:
    1927-1968
  • Period:
    Second Republic (1926-1974) Third Republic (1974-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Lisbon, Portugal
50 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.27-$35.00

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

50 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The Portuguese coat of arms and the denomination below.

Engraver:

José Simões de Almeida

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Allegory of Republic facing right with the country name and date above around the rim.

Engraver:

José Simões de Almeida, Alves Domingo Rego

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

50 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA - 1944 SIMÕES REGO GR

Reverse:

50 * CENTAVOS *

50 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel)

Size

50 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:4.50 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.53 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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