Portugal 10-ESCUDOS (KM579)
Horse
This large silver coin commemorates the Battle of Ourique which took place in the south of Portugal in 1139. The rider on the horse is Prince Afonso Henriques, who defeated an invasion of Moors.
30.4 mm
0.835 Silver
KM579
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 10 Esc. 1928
Comemoraçao da Batalha de Ourique - 1139
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