Portugal 1 Escudo 1926 – (Scarce Date) – First Republic This coin was minted during the final year of the First Portuguese Republic, shortly before the 1926 military coup. It is a "key date" for collectors of this series and is significantly rarer in higher grades. Obverse: Features the seated figure of Liberty holding a torch, with the legend "REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA" and the date "1926". Reverse: Displays the Portuguese Shield within a decorative circle, flanked by a wreath and the denomination "1 ESCUDO". Composition: Aluminum-Bronze (Cu 950 + Al 50). Weight: Approximately 7.90g to 8.00g. Diameter: 26.8 mm. Edge: Reeded.