Portugal 200 Escudos, 1991

Westward Navigation; Silver

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Escudo (1911 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 200 Escudos
Year 1991
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 1991. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 36 mm and weighs 26.5 g.

Obverse
Coat of Arms of Portugal superimposed to Toscanelli's map of 1474 inside and hexagon (Europe and Africa to the right, Asie and Japan - Cipangu - to the left, Equatorial line). Below, the value and the date of the coin.
Reverse
Superimposed on Toscanelli's map, a stylized boat heading left with 3 sailors onboard holding the rudder, a map, an astrolabe and a sword with the cross of the Order of Christ. Legend above, and dates of this period of explorations westward below.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1991 incm 10K — BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated) - In sets only 46%
1991 incm 15K € 19,00 Proof 64%

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