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  • 10 Escudos 1971-1974, KM# 600, Portugal
  • 10 Escudos 1971-1974, KM# 600, Portugal
Obverse

A short-hulled, high-decked sailing caravel with towering masts sailing left, name of the country around and date below.

Engraver: Jaime Martins Barata

REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
+ 1973 +

Reverse

Coat of arms of Portugal flanked by 4 stars, value below.

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.

Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida

MARTINS BARATA DEL. 10$00 M. NORTE SCULP.

Edge

Edge lettering exists normal and upside down positions for all years.

Translation: Confidence Hope Fratenity

CONFIANÇA ⟐ ESPERANÇA ⟐ FRATERNIDADE ⟐

10 Escudos

KM# 600
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 10 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 2.18 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office (INCM)

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