1 centavo coin dated 1921 from the Portuguese Republic, struck in bronze and part of the First Republic monetary series. Minted at the Lisbon Mint, this issue is notably scarce in higher grades, particularly when classified as “Extremely Fine”.

With a diameter of 19 mm and an approximate weight of 3 grams, the obverse displays the denomination “1 Centavo”, while the reverse features the national coat of arms over an armillary sphere. Its effective circulation was limited compared to the total mintage.

Catalogued as Alberto Gomes 01.05 and KM#565, this is a relevant piece within Portuguese numismatics.

Portugal, bronze coin of 1 centavo 1921, scarce date Key, World Coins Portugal KM#565, The 1 Centavo coins were the lowest denominated coins circulating in Portugal, created by Law 679 of April 21, 1917 and withdrawn from circulation on January 1, 1927 by decree nº 12,892, of December 17, 1926. Only coins dated 1917, 1918, 1920, 1921 and 1922 were issued from this series, the 1 cent 1922 coin being the rarest coin in the Portuguese Republic since the establishment of the Republic in 1910.

Portugal, bronze coin of 1 centavo 1921, scarce date Key, World Coins Portugal KM#565, The 1 Centavo coins were the lowest denominated coins circulating in Portugal, created by Law 679 of April 21, 1917 and withdrawn from circulation on January 1, 1927 by decree nº 12,892, of December 17, 1926. Only coins dated 1917, 1918, 1920, 1921 and 1922 were issued from this series, the 1 cent 1922 coin being the rarest coin in the Portuguese Republic since the establishment of the Republic in 1910.

Portuguese 1 centavo coin from 1921, struck in bronze during the First Republic period. Minted in Lisbon, it belongs to the final years of this denomination before its withdrawal from circulation in 1927.

The design features the denomination on the obverse and the national coat of arms over an armillary sphere on the reverse. The gap between minted and effectively circulated quantities makes this date particularly interesting for collectors.

Recognized in numismatic catalogues as KM#565 and Alberto Gomes 01.05, it is a key piece in the Portuguese centavos series.

1921 Portuguese 1 centavo bronze coin from the First Republic series, introduced under Law no. 679 of 1917. Produced at the Lisbon Mint, this coin reflects the typical characteristics of early 20th-century bronze coinage.

Although official mintage figures are relatively high, the quantity released into circulation was significantly lower, increasing its desirability among collectors, especially in superior condition.

Listed as KM#565 and Alberto Gomes 01.05, it represents an important historical element of Portugal’s republican coinage.

1921 1 centavo coin of the Portuguese Republic, struck in bronze (Cu 960) and part of the monetary series issued between 1917 and 1921. Produced at the Lisbon Mint, it combines a simple design with historical significance linked to the republican monetary reform.

Measuring 19 mm and weighing around 3 grams, the obverse shows the denomination, while the reverse depicts the national coat of arms over an armillary sphere. Availability varies considerably depending on condition.

Classified as Alberto Gomes 01.05 and KM#565, it is a sought-after collectible among Portuguese coin enthusiasts.