Portugal 200 Escudos, 1991
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Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
200 Escudos
Year
1991
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
21.1
Diameter (mm)
36
Thickness (mm)
2.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
200 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1991. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 36 mm and weighs 21.1 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of Arms of Portugal superimposed to Toscanelli's map of 1474 inside and hexagon (Europe and Africa to the right, Asia and Japan - Cipangu - to the left, Equatorial line). Below, the value and the date of the coin.
- Reverse
- 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.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 incm | 1.5M | € 2,20 | € 2,20 | € 2,50 | € 2,90 |
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