Portugal 100 Escudos, 1987
Nuno Tristão; Gold
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
100 Escudos
Year
1987
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
24
Diameter (mm)
34
Demonetized
Yes
Description
100 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1987. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 34 mm and weighs 24 g.
- Obverse
- Shield flanked by crowns within circle
- Reverse
- A caravel with lateen sails, the boat used by Nuno Tristao during his navigations down the coast of Africa (ordered by Henri the Navigator). He reached the Rio Gambia in 1446, during his last voyage. Date of the coin below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5.5K | In Sets Only |
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