Portugal 200 Escudos, 1992
California; Platinum
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
200 Escudos
Year
1992
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Platinum (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
31.12
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
200 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1992. Struck in Platinum (.999). Measures 36 mm and weighs 31.12 g.
- Obverse
- Legend, Portuguese shield, and sailing ship, a sylized 16th century boat, in front of the cross of the Order of Christ. Denomination below.
- Reverse
- João Rodrigues Cabrilho, first European to navigate the coast of modern California, standing with a map of California and area to his upper right and a legend to his lower right.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1992) INCM | 2.5K | Proof |
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