Portugal - Shield Coins
Portugal, as a member of the European Union, has been using the euro as its official currency since 2002. Portuguese numismatics has a rich history that reflects the country's political and economic changes over the centuries.
The Portuguese coat of arms
Prior to the adoption of the euro, Portugal's official currency was the Portuguese escudo, introduced in 1911 after the fall of the monarchy. The escudo replaced the real, which had been the country's currency for centuries. During its circulation, the escudo underwent several reforms and redenominations, especially in the 1990s to prepare for the transition to the euro.
Portuguese numismatic milestones
Portuguese numismatics boasts several significant landmarks. Among them is the gold cruzado, a coin minted in the 15th century during the Age of Discovery, which became an international currency. Another relevant event was the issuance of the first commemorative coins in 1983, dedicated to the XVII European Athletics Games. In addition, Portugal has produced commemorative 2 euro coins since 2007, celebrating important historical and cultural events in the country.
| Country | Portugal |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro (EUR) |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Lisboa |
| ISO2 | PT |
| ISO3 | PRT |
| Catalogued coins | 1064 |
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Ancient coins of Portugal
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Portugal.
Shield Euro 2002-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Portugal - Shield coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin catalogs related to Portugal
You can consult other coins related to Portugal, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.
Coin Catalog
2 1/2 ecu (Henrique the Navigator)
2 1/2 ecu (Bartolomeu Dias)
2 1/2 ecu (Vasco de Gama)
400 reis (New Crusader)
10 reis
10 réis (John V)
10 reis
1/2 escudo
10 reis
5 reis
5 reis
10 reis
10 reis
60 reis
400 reis
5 reis
10 reis
10 reis
100 reis
200 reis
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