Portugal 200 Escudos, 1992
New World - America; Silver
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
200 Escudos
Year
1992
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
26.5
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
200 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1992. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 36 mm and weighs 26.5 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Portugal, 2 compasses and lines that symbolize a nautical chart
- 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, Haiti, where he settled in December 1492.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1992) incm | 10K | — | BNC (Brilliant Non Circulate) - In Sets only | 36% | |
| ND (1992) incm | 15K | € 17,00 | Proof | 67% |
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