5 Escudos 1943 silver coin of the Portuguese Republic, belonging to the first series of issues of this denomination, created by Decree-Law no. 19,871 of June 9, 1931. This type was minted between 1932 and 1951, with a total mintage of 20,027,418 pieces.

Silver specimen (Ag 650), minted at the Lisbon Mint, with a diameter of 25 mm and an approximate weight of 7 grams. The obverse features the iconic Portuguese caravel sailing, while the reverse displays the national coat of arms over an armillary sphere with the face value of 5 escudos.

A reference piece in Portuguese numismatics, catalogued in the Alberto Gomes catalogue (35.07) and World Coins (KM#581), highly sought after by collectors.

Portugal, silver coin of 5 Escudos 1943 or 5$00 1943 of Portuguese Republic, with the international code of World Coins Portugal KM#580, belongs to the first issue of 5$00 escudo coins of the Portuguese Republic were created by Decree with the force of Law 19 871 of June 9, 1931, its issue ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 45 129 of July 12, 1963. Issue on the various dates minted between 1932 and 1951: 20,000,000.

Portugal, silver coin of 5 Escudos 1934 or 5$00 1934 of Portuguese Republic, with the international code of World Coins Portugal KM#580, belongs to the first issue of 5$00 escudo coins of the Portuguese Republic were created by Decree with the force of Law 19 871 of June 9, 1931, its issue ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 45 129 of July 12, 1963. Issue on the various dates minted between 1932 and 1951: 20,000,000.