Obverse description	Country name in the center around a compass, date and Portuguese coat of arms at the top. Placed at various angles on the compass, the Cross of the Order of Christ symbolize the Portuguese explorations. Eastward to Africa and India, westwards to North America and Brazil.
Obverse script	Latin
Obverse lettering	REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA·2000 200 ESCUDOS
Reverse description	Map of the coast of North America and Florida where is placed a cross of the Order of Christ and the name Terra Florida. Under the Tropic of Cancer line, the date 1501 of exploration (Florida is on the Cantino planisphere 1502). Below, a ship, caravel with lateen sail, heads to Florida.
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	TERRA FLORIDA 1501 INCM A. MARINHO
Edge	Reeded
Mint	INCM Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage	2000 INCM - Proof - 1 500
Catalog ID	1606603300
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