200 Escudos Brazil

€1.00
IssuerPortugal
Year1999
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value200 Escudos (200 PTE)
CurrencyEscudo (1911-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight21.1 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness2.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Isabel C.F.Branco
In circulation to28 February 2002
Reference(s) KM#718, Gomes#R 132.01; R 131.02
Obverse descriptionMap of Brazil from the 1519 Atlas Lopo Homem-Reineis or Atlas Miller, a bird, two natives, two palm trees, the coat of arms of Portugal. Value and dates below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA PORTUGUESA TERRA BRASILIS 1999 200 ESC
Reverse descriptionSuperimposed on a fragment of the same map, an indigenous character and a ship sailing to the left. Beaded circle broken by the word `Brasil`
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringISABEL C.-F.BRANCO INCM BRASIL
EdgeReeded
MintINCM
Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage1999 INCM - Gomes#R 132.01 - 500 000
1999 INCM - Gomes#R 132.02 - BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated)- In sets only - 4 000
Catalog ID8618360530
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