Portugal 200 Escudos, 1994
Perfect Prince, Silver
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
200 Escudos
Year
1994
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
26.5
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Description
200 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1994. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 36 mm and weighs 26.5 g.
- Obverse
- Center divided in 4 quarters. Top left and low right, wavy lines symbolising navigations, low left the Portuguese coat of arms, top right the personal arms of the King John II, a pelican woonding his chest to feed his chicks with the moto "Pela Lei e Pela Grei" ("by Law and by the People” written in ancient Portuguese. Around, name of the country and value, circle of pearls.
- Reverse
- Crowned portrait of João II of Portugal holding a ship of the 16th century, a lateen three masted caravel. Around, the name of the king, his title the perfect prince and the year of his death 1495.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1994) incm | 20K | € 5,50 | BNC (Brilliant Non Circulates) - In sets only only | 60% | |
| ND (1994) incm | 13K | — | Proof | 40% |
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