Coin Collectors ~ Portugal 1970 50 Centavos Bronze Coin ~ Frick Estate Provenance {World Coin F-1}

Fascinating antique coin will make an excellent, mysterious and educational gift for your young numismatist … or a special love token :- )

Details:
Issuer Portugal
Period Second Republic (1926-1974)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1969-1979
Value 50 Centavos (0.5 PTE)
Currency Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.5 g
Diameter 22.5 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 28 February 2002
Number N# 776
References KM# 596
Obverse : Five escutcheons in the form of a cross, each one displaying five bezants and the date below
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPVBLICA PORTVGVESA 1970
Translation: Portuguese Republic 1970
Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida
Reverse: Five ears of wheat underneath the face value
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50 CENTAVOS MNORTE
Engraver: Marcelino Norte de Almeida
Edge: Smooth

This coin was found in an old coin album…
Think of it ::: a coin is really a flat disc double sided sculpture and should be regarded as such. The artistry involved in creating such tiny wonders is awesome and the history is both humbling and fascinating.

We are selling off quite a few foreign coins. We know nothing about coins. We are not researching them. We are not grading them. Sold as pictured/as is. Good luck.

Provenance:
This is just one item out of a huge stash of clothing, accessories, coins and household items from the Henry Frick estate; the Railroad Magnate. The woman who acquired them originally worked as a ladies maid out on the Frick’s Long Island estate. We purchased them directly from her great granddaughter, a lifelong Danbury resident, who had been their careful and respectful guardian for many years/decades.

Now out into the world once again!

More from this haul to be auctioned over the next weeks/months! Keep an eye on our upcoming auctions which will include everything from Mr. Frick’s collapsible top hat - to his gold wire-rimmed childhood spectacles, and much much more!

Notes: Most of the items offered here are antique, vintage or used. You should expect signs of wear consistent with age. Please regard all pictures carefully and ask us any questions prior to bidding. Measurements, if provided in our descriptions, are close approximations. We do our best to describe all items accurately. Every item starts at just $1. The bidder (you) determines the price. Written descriptions are based on the Auction Manager's opinion and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, authenticity, materials or any other feature of items being sold. That said (and this is the important part) All items are sold FINAL SALE/AS IS/NO RETURNS. We love questions - please ask! Enjoy the gamble and the hunt! :- ) Diana Clarke, Auction Manager

Commensurate with age

Coins & Stamps, Coins

18%

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Pickup Details

Danbury (ADDING ITEMS DAILY!) CT 06810

When to Pickup

Thursday, 7/21, 2:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday, 7/23, 9:30 am to 11:59 am

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