Portugal 1 Escudo {1969-1979} 2S
FEATURING
front: Five escutcheons in form of a cross, each one displaying five bezants
The coat of arms of Portugal is popularly referred as the Five Quinas or simply the Quinas (quinas being the Portuguese term for quincunxes)
legend explains that these escutcheons represent the five moor kings defeated by King Afonso I of Portugal in the battle of Ourique
Lettering: REPVBLICA PORTVGVESA
Translation: Portuguese Republic
back: five wheat ears
• quantity 1
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Bronze coin
• diameter: 26 mm
• weight: 8 g