Portugal 200 Escudos, 1991
Westward Navigation; Gold
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
200 Escudos
Year
1991
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.2
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
200 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1991. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27.2 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 | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 incm | 2.5K | Proof |
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