Portugal - Galo de Barcelos ND front Portugal - Galo de Barcelos ND back
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Portugal - Galo de Barcelos ND

 
Copper plated steel 3.88 g -
Description
Location
Portugal
Type
Souvenir medallions › Elongated coins
Composition
Copper plated steel
Weight
3.88 g
Size
34.15 × 21.90 mm
Thickness
0.15 mm
Shape
Oval
Technique
Roller milled
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#407575
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Blank.

Comment

The Barcelos's Rooster is one of the most know symbols of Portuguese popular culture. Emerged from a legend was firstly produced as a painted clay  house decoration, appearing nowadays in hundreds of products.