10 Escudos - Battle of Ourique (1928)
Features
| Denomination | 10 Escudos |
| Catalog Number | KM# 579 |
| Weight (g) | 12.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 30.4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 7.96 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by José Simões de Almeida
Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
10 Esc.
1928
Description:
Crowned shield flanked by denomination, name of country, date below.
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
10 Esc.
1928
Description:
Crowned shield flanked by denomination, name of country, date below.
Reverse
Engraved by José Simões de Almeida
Lettering:
Comemoraçao da batalha de Ourique - 1139
Description:
Armored figure on horse holding sword.
Battle of Ourique which took place in the south of Portugal in 1139. The rider on the horse is Prince Afonso Henriques, who defeated an invasion of Moors.
Comemoraçao da batalha de Ourique - 1139
Description:
Armored figure on horse holding sword.
Battle of Ourique which took place in the south of Portugal in 1139. The rider on the horse is Prince Afonso Henriques, who defeated an invasion of Moors.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 200,000 | Not Common |