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  • 1 Escudo 1986-2001, KM# 631, Portugal
  • 1 Escudo 1986-2001, KM# 631, Portugal, Large signature
  • 1 Escudo 1986-2001, KM# 631, Portugal, Small signature
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).

Two different designs:
1986-1992 with small signature "H.BATISTA", going up at the left less than the "1".
1992-2001 with big signature "H.BATISTA", going up to the same height as the "1".

1
H.BATISTA ESCUDO INCM

Edge

1 Escudo

KM# 631
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Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 1.69 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office (INCM)

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