Portugal – 500 Escudos commemorating a centenary of Santo
8th Centenary of the Birth of Santo António de LisboaFirst Portuguese Saint Date: Face value: Metal: 925% silver proofWeight: gDiameter: 30mmEdge: SerratedAxis: HorizontalSculptor: Lima de FreitasIssue: copiesObverse: The coins presents, on the left side of the field, the facade of the Sé Cathedral in Lisbon and above the building is the legend "Sé de Lisboa". On the right side of the field is the national coat of arms, below which is the year "" and the face value of "500 Esc.". On the top edge is the legend "República Portuguesa".Reverse: The coin presents, at the centre of the field, the bust of Santo António, at three quarters to the left. He carries a large cross and an open Bible in his hands, framed by a medieval arch, with capitals which evoke fantastic beasts from the end of the Roman era. The coin carries the legend, in characters of that era, "SANTO ANTÓNIO" on three lines and at the bottom edge is the legend "8.º CENTENÁRIO". Includes a Portuguese INCM certificate Comes inside a protective capsule with a shell-like opening Please see images for a precise impression of this consignment Item will be carefully packaged and shipped via registered mail with tracking number Read More