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Description:
Obverse
The Portuguese national shield: five shields with a ⚄ design arranged in a + shape surrounded by seven castle towers. It's surrounded by legends.
Reverse
Bust of Prince Henry the Navigator facing three-quarters left wearing hat surrounded by Gothic style legend
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