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.


Diameter
30.4 mm
Composition
0.835 Silver
Catalogue #
KM579
Obverse Legend
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 10 Esc. 1928
Reverse Legend
ComemoraƧao da Batalha de Ourique - 1139

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