Portugal 200 Escudos, 1999
Death on the Sea, Platinum
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Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
200 Escudos
Year
1999
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Platinum (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
31.119
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
200 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1999. Struck in Platinum (.999). Measures 36 mm and weighs 31.12 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's ship and his name, sailing towards the right where the coast of India is represented north of Calicut according to the map of the Atlas Lopo Homem-Reinel of 1519. 1498 is the year of arrival in India.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1999) INCM | 500 | Proof |
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