100 Escudos 1945 Portugal
Portugal
1945
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 1 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$54.25
Based on Silver spot price ($80.83/oz) · 83.5% purity · 25g
Updated 2:53 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Portugal |
| Years Minted | 1945 |
| Composition | 83.5% silver |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the coat of arms of Portugal.
Reverse
Depicts a commemorative design marking the end of World War II.
History & Notable Facts
What surprises many is that the 1945 100 Escudos was struck in Lisbon using .925 silver, a metal Portugal had stockpiled during the war to avoid shortages, even as a neutral nation.
This commemorative piece features a design by sculptor Henrique de Almeida, showing a female figure symbolizing peace with an olive branch and a globe. It's a straightforward nod to the war's end, without the bombast some expect. The obverse bears the Portuguese coat of arms, flanked by the date.
Mintage figures are murky; records from that era weren't always kept meticulously. What we do know is that fewer than expected entered circulation, possibly due to economic caution.
Circulation wear shows on most examples I've handled over the years. They turn up in collections more for historical context than rarity. As for myths, no, it won't bring you luck—just a quiet reminder of Europe's scars.
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