Portugal 200 Escudos, 2000

200 Escudos aus Portugal. Ausgegeben 2000. Geprägt in Copper-nickel. Durchmesser 36 mm, Gewicht 21.1 g.

Avers

Country name in the center around a compass, the date and the Portuguese coat of arms at the top. Placed at various angles on the compass, the Cross of the Order of Christ symbolizes the Portuguese explorations. Eastward to Africa and India, westwards to North America and Brazil. (Portuguese Republic 2000
200 Escudos)

Revers

Map of the coast of North America and Florida where is placed a cross of the Order of Christ and the name Terra Florida. Under the Tropic of Cancer line, the date 1501 of exploration (Florida is on the Cantino planisphere 1502). Below, a ship, caravel with lateen sail, heads to Florida.

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