Portugal 250 Escudos, 1989
Foundation of Portugal
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
250 Escudos
Year
1989
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
23.1
Diameter (mm)
37
Thickness (mm)
2.8
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Description
250 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1989. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 37 mm and weighs 23.1 g.
- Obverse
- 7 castles forming a cross (and a figure) holding a large shield displaying 5 smaller "quinas" (shields) in the shape of a cross.
- Reverse
- Afonso Henriques' sign (cypher) and a longsword cleaving a crescent moon (Founding of Portugal Battle of Ourique)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 incm | 750K | € 1,60 | € 3,30 | € 3,30 | € 3,30 | € 3,80 |
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