Portugal (Coins)


	Area: 35,490 square miles Population: 10,300,000

		In the age of Discoveries, the kingdom of Portugal was one of the leading seafaring nations. Since 1910 this country situated on the Iberian Peninsula has a republican form of government.

				Monetary System

			1000 Reis = 1 Milreis, 100 Centavos = 1 Escudo


	1882 Portugal 20 Reis (Br) - VF




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	Obverse head facing left of Luiz I. Rev. denomination in Roman Numerals. Beautiful glossy brown very fine example with a hint of attractive red. Minimal marks for the grade. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
PORCN20R882	$4.00


	1892 Portugal 20 Reis (Br) - VF




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	Obverse head of Carlos I facing right. Rev. denomination in wreath. Large 30 mm bronze coin with nice deep chocolate brown color. Solid very fine coin with tons of pizzazz for the grade. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
PORCN20R892	$4.00


	1933 Portugal 5 Escudos (Ag) - VF




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	Silver issue

		Obverse full rigged galleon. Rev. coat of arms. Wonderful steel gray coin with below average marks for the very fine grade. Even wear and plenty of eye appeal left here. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
PORTCN5E933	$8.50


	1940 Portugal 2 1/2 Escudos (Ag) - F




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	Obverse full rigged galleon. Rev. coat of arms. Moderate fine grade wear. Nice little coin with pleasant steel gray appearance and adequate detail for most collections. Minimal marks for the grade. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
PORTCN2HE40	$5.00


	1955 Portugal 50 Centavos (Ni-Bra) - VF




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	Obverse head of Liberty, right. Rev. coat of arms in wreath, value. Pretty steel gray with a hint of gold at very rim edge that highlights nicely. Minimal marks for the grade and plenty of natural eye appeal. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
PORCN50C955	$0.85


	1955 Portugal 10 Escudos (Ag) XF




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	Silver issue

	Obverse Sailing vessel, 15th century. Rev. coat of arms. Lustrous steel gray with a hint of unique orange/gold color about. Sharp extra fine detail and nice appeal for the grade. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
PORCN10E955	$11.50


	1962 Portugal 50 Centavos (Ni-Bra) - XF




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	Obverse head of Liberty, facing to right. Rev. coat of arms in wreath, value. Pretty, somewhat bright steel gray with a very light hint of pretty gold at very rim edge that highlights nicely. Minimal marks for the grade, with one small dark gray spot bottom reverse. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
PORCN50C962	$1.15


	1964 Portugal 2 1/2 Escudos (Cu-Ni) - XF




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	Obverse Sailing ship, date and origin. Rev. coat of arms, value. Pretty steel gray coin with light wear and wonderful natural eye appeal. Marks are minimal for the grade. Sharp circulated coin for any set. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
PORTCN2HE64	$1.00


	1968 Portugal 2 1/2 Escudos (Cu-Ni) - XF




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	Obverse Sailing ship, date and origin. Rev. coat of arms, value. Naturally pretty steel gray with a hint of gold present. Minimal marks for the extra fine grade. Sharp example for any European collection. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
PORCN2HE968	$1.00


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