Angola 20 escudos Portugal Coinage KM-74 MS65 PCGS silver coin 1952

The Angola 20 escudos silver coin 1952 represents a fascinating period of colonial coinage when Angola was under Portuguese administration. Certified MS65 by PCGS, this example offers superb preservation and sharp details. The obverse bears the inscription República Portuguesa encircling the Portuguese national shield, with the date 1952 below, framed by a decorative cross-like motif. On the reverse, the design emphasizes Angola’s colonial identity, with the bold inscription ANGOLA above, denomination 20$00 below, and a richly detailed coat of arms combining Portuguese and Angolan heraldry, flanked by floral ornaments. Struck in silver, this coin is part of a broader series that linked Portugal’s overseas territories with the metropole through shared monetary imagery. Its high grade makes it a rare survivor, appealing to collectors of African numismatics, Portuguese colonial issues, and silver world coinage. A tangible witness to history, this coin merges artistry, politics, and heritage.

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