#49 • 3x 1960 Prince Henry the Navigator 5th Centenary Commemorative Coins

Part of June 2025 Treasure Trove Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $60.00

Status: Sold

Category: Coins & Currency

The escudo was the currency of Portugal between 1911 and the adoption of the Euro in 2002. These escudo were issued in 1960 as part of a commemorative set dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator. Sold as a set, they come replete with a display box and informational card (in Portuguese). Pertinent details are as follows: Variety: 20 Escudo commemorative Prince Henry the Navigator 5th centenary coin Face Value: 20 Escudos Year(s)/Mint Mark(s): 1960 , Casa de Moeda mint Metal Content: 80% Silver, 20% Copper Graded: No, condition as photographed Variety: 10 Escudo commemorative Prince Henry the Navigator 5th centenary coin Face Value: 10 Escudos Year(s)/Mint Mark(s): 1960, Casa de Moeda mint Metal Content: 68% Silver, 32% Copper Graded: No, condition as photographed Variety: 5 Escudo commemorative Prince Henry the Navigator 5th centenary coin Face Value: 5 Escudos Year(s)/Mint Mark(s): 1960, Casa de Moeda mint Metal Content: 65% Silver, 35% Copper Graded: No, condition as photographed