Portugal 100 Escudos, 1987

Bartolomeu Dias; Silver

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Escudo (1911 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 100 Escudos
Year 1987
Ruler Third Republic (1974–9999)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 16.5
Diameter (mm) 34
Demonetized Yes

Description

100 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1987. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 34 mm and weighs 16.5 g.

Obverse
Portuguese shield within circle.
Reverse
500th anniversary of the rounding of the Cape of Good Hope by Bartolomeu Dias. Map of Africa leaning south to the left and two inwardly opposing boats, caravels with lateen sails, surrounded by the names of the explorer and the Cape. Dates below.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
ND (1987)  50K € 16,00 BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated) - In sets only 69%
ND (1987)  20K € 14,00 Proof 37%

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