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  • 10 Escudos 1986-2001, KM# 633, Portugal
  • 10 Escudos 1986-2001, KM# 633, Portugal
Description

Engraver: Hélder Batista

Obverse

Coat of arms of Portugal and a knot surrounded by the country name and date.

The coat of arms of Portugal is popularly referred as the Cinco Quinas (Five Quinas) or simply the Quinas (a quina being each of the five escutcheons in form of a cross with five bezants of the Portuguese shield). In the late 14th century, the number of bezants was fixed in five. Late explanations interpret them as the five wounds of Jesus Christ. The shield resting in front is composed of seven golden castles, which represent the Moorish castles conquered during the Reconquista.

REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 2000

Reverse

A stained glass window. Value divides the engraver's name and abbreviation of the Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office (INCM).

10
H.BATISTA ESCUDO INCM

Edge

10 Escudos

KM# 633
Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 7.5 g
Diameter 23.5 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office (INCM)

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