1000 Escudos Treaty of Tordesilhas

€11,929.00
IssuerCape Verde
Year1994
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1000 Escudos
CurrencyEscudo (1975-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions40 mm
Thickness2.75 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)A.MARINHO
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#26
Obverse descriptionIn the center of a circle, a triangle with a flaming torch, five stars on either side and two vegetal branches and three links of a chain below. Legends around the edge, value below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CABO VERDE REPUBLICA DE CABO VERDE ·1000 ESCUDOS·
(Translation: Republic of Cape Verde)
Reverse descriptionRepresentation of the treaty: division of the world between Spain and Portugal, vision of the Portuguese part with Brazil in South America to the east and Africa with the Cape Verde Islands to the west. In the center, a caravel, sail inflated with the cross of the Order of Christ, sailing on the Atlantic Ocean. Legends at the top, workshop letter on the left and engraver`s signature on the right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTRATADO DE TORDESILHAS 1494 1994 INCM A. MARINHO
(Translation: Treaty of Tordesilhas)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1994  - - 5 000
1994  - Proof - 10 000
Catalog ID9999974310
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