Portugal 8 Euros, 2006
Henry the Navigator; proof issue
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
8 Euros
Year
2006
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
31.1
Diameter (mm)
36
Description
8 Euros from Portugal. Issued in 2006. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 36 mm and weighs 31.1 g.
- Obverse
- The inscriptions "REPUBLICA.PORTUGUESA." and "€8" in the center of the piece.
- Reverse
- Portrait of Prince Henry (1394-1460), son of D. John R and D. Philippa of Lancaster, he was the main driver of the discovery, the most remarkable fact in the history of the Portuguese in the world. With Prince Henrique, Portugal began expansion abroad, the conquest of Ceuta. The Prince was 21 years old a value and military merit, you will then be knighted. Under the leadership of D. Henrique, before Portugal (1434) Cape Bojador (West Africa) ...
- Edge
- Fine grooves.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 INCM | 19.8K | € 20,00 | Proof |
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