Caravel Ship 2 1/2 Escudos Portugal Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making

Caravel Ship 2 1/2 Escudos Portugal Authentic Coin Charm for Jewelry and Craft Making Obverse: A ship,(caravel), sailing to the right Lettering: REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA Translation: REPUBLIC OF PORTUGAL Reverse: The arms of Portugal with the value below Lettering: 2$50 Features Issuer Portugal Period Second Republic (1926-1974) Type Standard circulation coin Years 1963-1985 Value 2.50 Escudos (2.5 PTE) Currency Escudo (1911-2001) Composition Copper-nickel Weight 3.5 g Diameter 20 mm Thickness 1.5 mm Shape Round Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓ Demonetized 02-28-2002 Number N# 774 References KM# 590 Wikipedia: The caravel (Portuguese: caravela, IPA: [kɐɾɐˈvɛlɐ]) was a small highly-maneuverable sailing ship developed in the 15th century by the Portuguese to explore along the West African coast and into the Atlantic Ocean. The lateen sails gave it speed and the capacity for sailing windward (beating). Caravels were used by the Portuguese and Castilians for the oceanic exploration voyages during