Portugal 5 Euro 2018 Baroque and Rococo

This special 5 Euro coin 2018 from Portugal belongs to the series Euro coins which have as their theme the Centuries of Europe. The coins with this theme are issued by several Euro countries. The theme of the coin of the year 2018 is the Baroque and Rococo. This art style had its peak in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and was characterized by splendour and exuberance. The Cherub stands out on the front of the coin. This is a combination of a human head with an animal, in this case an Eagle. This religious figure is in harmony with characteristics of the Baroque style such as Ornaments. Furthermore, there is a scale with precious stones, the symbol of material wealth. Furthermore, the value of 5 Euro and the text æO BarrocoÆ is shown on the face of the coin. In the centre of the reverse of the coin the ornament, which appears on the face of the coin, is repeated. Around this the large star that characterizes this series of coins is depicted. The Europa star is at the bottom of the coin. Furthermore, on the left side of the coin, the year 2018 is shown, along with the country name Portugal. On the right side of the coin the coat of arms of Portugal is shown obliquely.