Portugal 200 Escudos, 1991

200 Escudos aus Portugal. Ausgegeben 1991. Geprägt in Gold (.917). Durchmesser 36 mm, Gewicht 27.2 g.

Avers

Coat of Arms of Portugal superimposed to Toscanelli's map of 1474 inside and hexagon (Europe and Africa to the right, Asie and Japan - Cipangu - to the left, Equatorial line). Below, the value and the date of the coin.

Revers

Superimposed on Toscanelli's map, a stylized boat heading left with 3 sailors onboard holding the rudder, a map, an astrolabe and a sword with the cross of the Order of Christ. Legend above, and dates of this period of explorations westward below.

Rand

Reeded