Portugal 200 Escudos, 1992
New World - America
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
200 Escudos
Year
1992
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 1992. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 36 mm and weighs 21.1 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Portugal, 2 compasses, and lines that symbolize a nautical chart. (Portuguese Republic 200 Escudos - S. Machado INCM)
- Reverse
- Portrait of C. Columbus and his signature "Xpõ FERENS" on the right, above left, the 3 boats of the expedition (the larger carrack Santa Maria, the smaller caravels Nina and Pinta). Below, a map of the north coast of Hispaniola (drawn by Colon), Haiti an Dominican republic, where he settled in December 1492 (Christmas: fuerte Navidad).
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1992) incm | 1.3M | € 2,20 | € 2,20 | € 3,00 | € 3,00 |
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