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10 Centavos 1924 Portugal
Portugal
1924
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 13 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$0.03
Based on Copper spot price ($6.09/oz) · 95.0% purity · 2.5g
Updated 1:05 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Portugal |
| Years Minted | 1924 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Plain |
Design
Obverse
Features the crowned arms of Portugal.
Reverse
Displays the denomination within a wreath.
History & Notable Facts
The 1924 10 Centavos from Portugal's Escudo series was struck in silver, a choice that harked back to older traditions even as the new republic sought modernity.
That silver content, at about 0.835 fineness, made it a fractional coin prone to wear in daily use, which explains why so many survivors show circulation marks. The obverse bore the Portuguese coat of arms, a design meant to symbolize stability after the 1910 revolution, while the reverse simply stated the denomination and date.
Mintage figures for this year are murky; records from the Lisbon mint might have been lost in bureaucratic shuffles. As for rarity, it's common enough in lower grades but can surprise you in pristine condition.
Every so often, someone claims these coins funded some grand adventure; I just nod and think of all the pocket change that never left the streets.
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