Portugal 200 Escudos, 1998
India, 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 (.9167)
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 (.9167). Measures 36 mm and weighs 27.2 g.
- Obverse
- Under a pepper tree twig, the coat of arms of Portugal, the value, and a local boat with lateen sail. Around, country name, date belowr and pearl circle broken by 2 rosettes.
- Reverse
- Vasco da Gama ship and its name, making sail to the right where shown the coast of India north of Calicut from the map of the Atlas Lopo Homem-Reinels of 1519. 1498 is the year of arrival in India.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 INCM | 5K | € 1500,00 | Proof |
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