China Macau 50 avos 5 ho Shou Longevity PR69 PCGS silver coin 1985

China Macau 50 Avos 1985 is an elegant silver coin issued during the period when Macau was under Portuguese administration. This issue is dedicated to the traditional Chinese concept of longevity, symbolized by the powerful character “Shou,” making the coin both culturally meaningful and visually striking.

The obverse displays the Portuguese national coat of arms in a finely detailed shield. At the center are five smaller shields arranged in a cross, each filled with raised dots, surrounded by a rectangular border with vertical line ornamentation and small architectural elements. The circular legend reads “REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA · MACAU,” separated by stars, with the date “1985” positioned clearly at the bottom.

The reverse is dominated by a large stylized Chinese character “壽” (Shou), symbolizing long life, health, and prosperity. The character is rendered in bold, layered strokes, giving it a sculptural appearance against a mirrored field. Above it are the inscriptions “50 AVOS” and Chinese characters for Macau, while below appear the Chinese denomination characters “五毫.” The clean rim and reflective surfaces enhance the ceremonial feel of the design.

Struck in silver with Proof quality, this coin is certified PR69 by PCGS, indicating exceptional preservation and strong eye appeal. A refined numismatic piece from colonial Macau, it is ideal for collectors of Asian symbolism, longevity themes, and high-grade certified world coins.

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