1 Escudo 1950 - Saint John of God


1 Escudo 1950 - Saint John of God
Added by Radu Andron
General Description : Saint John of God (Portuguese: São João de Deus) (March 8, 1495 – March 8, 1550) was a Portuguese-born friar and saint, who has become one of Spain's leading religious figures.
St. John of God was born João Cidade in Montemor-o-Novo, Portugal, into a once prominent family that was impoverished but had great religious faith. His mother died when he was only a small child, and his father joined a monastic order.
Face value 1 $
Catalog code (Michel) PT 754
Catalog code (Scott) PT 723
Stamp colour dark olive
Stamp use Commemorative stamp
Print run 5000000
Issue date 30/10/1950
Designer Jaime Martins Barata / Renato de Sousa Araújo (E)
Print technique recess
Printed by Banco de Portugal
Perforation comb 11 1/2 x 12
Height 36.00 mm
Width 29.00 mm
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