10 escudos PORTUGAL (1954-1955)

10 escudos 1954-1955 - Coins of Portugal

diameter:	weight:	thickness:	alloy:
30.55 mm	12.5 g	2.1 mm	Ag₆₈₀

obverse:

in the centre shield over armillary sphere - Portuguese Coat of Arms divides the face value: 10 / ESC. (ESCUDOS)

reverse:

carrack sailing left; below it year of issue; along the top edge: REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA (Republic of Portugal)

edge:

reeded

issue date:

2 I 1954

withdrawal date:

1 V 1966

designer:

João da Silva (signature J.DA SILVA under ship's stern on the reverse)

mint:

Casa da Moeda (The Mint), Lisbon

mintage:

1954	5 764 000
1955	4 056 000

interesting facts:

Armillary sphere is an astronomical instrument used for calculating a position of astronomical objects and thus supporting sailing. The shape of armillary sphere is composed into Portuguese Coat of Arms and flag.

last update: 10 VI 2014

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