Portugal β 500 Escudos commemorating a centenary of Santo
8th Centenary of the Birth of Santo AntΓ³nio 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 SΓ© Cathedral in Lisbon and above the building is the legend "SΓ© 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 "RepΓΊblica Portuguesa".Reverse: The coin presents, at the centre of the field, the bust of Santo AntΓ³nio, 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 ANTΓNIO" on three lines and at the bottom edge is the legend "8.ΒΊ CENTENΓRIO". 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