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50 Centavos, São Tomé e Príncipe, 1929

50 Centavos, São Tomé e Príncipe, 1929

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 50 centavo coin
São Tomé e Príncipe, 1929
Obverse Image: Profile of allegorical figure facing left.
Obverse Text: REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA / 1929
Reverse Image: Coat of arms of Portugal.
Reverse Text: S. TOME E PRINCIPE / 50 CENTAVOS
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1929
place used
Sao Tome and Principe
Physical Description
nickel-bronze (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.19 cm x 3.05 cm; 1/16 in x 1 3/16 in
ID Number
NU.71.105.3729
accession number
297845
catalog number
71.105.3729
Credit Line
Carl H. Jaeschke
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