100 Escudos Bartolomeu Dias, Silver

€1.00
IssuerPortugal
Year1987
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value100 Escudos (100 PTE)
CurrencyEscudo (1911-2001)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight16.5 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Jorge Vieria
Reverse: Jorge Vieira
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#642a, Gomes#R78.02
Obverse descriptionPortuguese shield within circle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA·PORTUGUESA 100$00
Reverse description500th anniversary of the rounding of the Cape of Good Hope by Bartolomeu Dias. Map of Africa leaning south to the left and two inwardly opposing boats, caravels with lateen sails, surrounded by the names of the explorer and the Cape. Dates below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBARTOLOMEU DIAS CABO DA BOA ESPERANÇA JORGE VIEIRA incm 1488 * 1988
EdgeReeded
MintINCM
Lisbon, Portugal
MintageND (1987)  - BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated) - In sets only - 50 000
ND (1987)  - Proof - 20 000
Catalog ID7215472780
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