1916 Portugal Silver 1 Escudo PCGS MS63 – Two-Year Type

1916 Portugal Silver 1 Escudo – Republic Issue (KM 564)

Description:

Super lustrous 1916 Portuguese silver 1 Escudo from the early years of the Portuguese Republic. Features the classic Liberty head on the obverse and the national arms on the reverse. A short-lived two-year type (1915–1916) that is popular with European crown collectors.

Obverse: Liberty head left with wheat wreath and “REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 1916”.

Reverse: Crowned Portuguese shield within globe/cross design, denomination “1 ESCUDO” within laurel wreath.

Specifications:

•  Denomination: 1 Escudo

•  KM Number: KM 564

•  Composition: Silver (.835 fine)

•  Weight: 25.00 grams

•  ASW: Approx. 0.6711 oz

•  Diameter: 37 mm

•  Grade: PCGS MS63

•  Condition: Choice Uncirculated with superb luster — excellent eye appeal for the grade!

A bright, high-grade example of this scarce short-lived Portuguese Republic type.

Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.