Inspirational Ladies
Effigy of the Repuplic
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
PORTUGAL 1836 TO DATE |
| Item Description: |
50C 1966 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 65 |
| Owner: |
coinsbygary |
Owner Comments:
Liberty head right - Portugal adopted the “Effigy of the Republic” as an official national personification in 1910 when the republic substituted the monarchy. Liberty, shown on the obverse of this coin wearing a Phrygian cap is modeled after the famous French portrait “Liberty Leading the People”.
As a national personification, this image of “Liberty” never gained popularity, and it is rarely in use today. The obverse and reverse design of this coin remained until 1968.