Country name in the center around a compass, the date and the Portuguese coat of arms at the top. Placed at various angles on the compass, the Cross of the Order of Christ symbolizes the Portuguese explorations. Eastward to Africa and India, westwards to North America and Brazil.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA·2000
200 ESCUDOS (Translation: Portuguese Republic 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 - Gomes#R 135.01 - 250 000 2000 INCM - Gomes#R 135.02 - BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated)- In sets only - 10 000