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The Money of the Republic - Memory of the Shield - The Money of the Republic - Memory of the Escudo Author: João Fragoso Mendes Year: 2010 Location: Braga Publisher: Âncora Editora Pages: 237 Dimensions: 29.5 x 24.5 x 2 cm Description: The Money of the Republic - Memory of the Escudo, by João Fragoso Mendes, published in 2010 by Âncora Editora, is an essential work for those who wish to understand the evolution of the Portuguese escudo, a currency that circulated in Portugal from 1911 until the introduction of the euro in 2002. With 237 pages and dimensions of 29.5 x 24.5 x 2 cm, this book details the impact of the escudo on the Portuguese economy and society, in addition to addressing the history of monetary emissions during the First Portuguese Republic and its relationship with political and social events of the period. The work thoroughly explores the design, changes in typologies and specificities of each series of coins and banknotes issued over time, also highlighting the symbolic value that the escudo represented for the Portuguese. The memory of the escudo, as a monetary and cultural symbol, is recorded in this work in detail, with emphasis on the political transformations that marked the various phases of the Portuguese Republic. Condition: This copy is in excellent condition, with intact pages and legible text. Ideal for collectors, historians, numismatic scholars and for all those interested in the monetary history of Portugal. Importance: The Money of the Republic - Memory of the Escudo is an essential work for understanding the economic history of Portugal during the First Republic. The careful analysis of the escudo coins and banknotes, in addition to the political and social context in which they were issued, makes this book an indispensable reference source for numismatic scholars and collectors.