Portugal 200 Escudos, 1998
Vasco da Gama, Gold
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
200 Escudos
Year
1998
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 1998. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27.2 g.
- Obverse
- Representation of the 3 boats of the first journey of V. da Gama to India, the largest San Gabriel , the San Rafael, and the Berrio. Top left , coat of arms of Portugal around the country name and dates.
- Reverse
- Portrait of Vasco da Gama 3/4 left, around, name and dates of his first trip from Lisboa to Calicut or Kozhikode, the city of spices, in Kerala, India.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 INCM | 3K | Proof |
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