1000 Escudos 2.8.1983 (Front: Effigy of Joaquim Teófilo Fernandez Braga (1843–1924) (drawn by Luís Filipe de Abreu), a Portuguese writer, playwright, politician and the leader of the Republican Provisional Government after the overthrow of King Manuel II, as well as the second elected president of the First Portuguese Republic, after the resignation of President Manuel de Arriaga. Portuguese coat of arms (Armillary sphere + the quinas + the castles). Female with two birds. Back: Partial depiction of Romanesque column capital in the Machado de Castro National Museum in Coimbra. Depicted: mermaid, fish, open book. Young females singing, dancing, writing and playing a string instrument within a four-lobed cameo. Watermark: Portrait of Teófilo Braga. Main colours: Dark brown and purple. Artist: Unknown. Signatures: Manuel Jacinto Nunes (O Governador); Alberto José dos Santos Ramalheira (O Administrador). Issuer: Bank of Portugal. Date of Issue: 2 August 1983. Date of withdrawal: TBA. Legal tender: No, but redeemable until 30-12-2022. Material: Cotton paper. Printing method: Intaglio. Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Co. Ltd., London, United Kingdom (TDLR)) (Serial Nos: K 0555x) UNC–
Dimensions: 164 x 75 mm
PHOTO REMARK: The banknote picture is for overall design reference only (unless its serial number exactly matches its description). Photos displaying the entire banknote should not be treated as WYSIWYG for signature and date varieties, for exact serial numbers etc. Smaller supplemental photos of signatures (where available) are WYSIWYG indeed. Our textual descriptions are your reliable guide to what you will receive. What you read is what you get (WYRIWYG).
Catalogue Number: P-181a (Sig.1) (SCWPM: Albert Pick; Krause Publications)
Grade/condition: Nearly Uncirculated (UNC–) (nearly– new, -unused, -mint)
Texts: Banco de Portugal. Mil Escudos. One Thousand Escudos. Chapa 12. Lisboa, 2 de Agosto de 1983. Teofilo Braga 1843–1924. Capitol Românico, Mus. Machado de Castro.
Dimensions: 164 x 75 mm
PHOTO REMARK: The banknote picture is for overall design reference only (unless its serial number exactly matches its description). Photos displaying the entire banknote should not be treated as WYSIWYG for signature and date varieties, for exact serial numbers etc. Smaller supplemental photos of signatures (where available) are WYSIWYG indeed. Our textual descriptions are your reliable guide to what you will receive. What you read is what you get (WYRIWYG).
Catalogue Number: P-181a (Sig.1) (SCWPM: Albert Pick; Krause Publications)
Grade/condition: Nearly Uncirculated (UNC–) (nearly– new, -unused, -mint)
Texts: Banco de Portugal. Mil Escudos. One Thousand Escudos. Chapa 12. Lisboa, 2 de Agosto de 1983. Teofilo Braga 1843–1924. Capitol Românico, Mus. Machado de Castro.
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