200 Escudos Florida

€1.00
IssuerPortugal
Year2000
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value200 Escudos (200 PTE)
CurrencyEscudo (1911-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight21.1 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#730, Gomes#R 136.01; R 136.02
Obverse descriptionCountry 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA PORTUGUESA·2000 200 ESCUDOS
(Translation: Portuguese Republic 2000 200 Escudos)
Reverse descriptionMap 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTERRA FLORIDA 1501 INCM A. MARINHO
EdgeReeded
MintINCM
Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage2000 INCM - Gomes#R 135.01 - 250 000
2000 INCM - Gomes#R 135.02 - BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated)- In sets only - 10 000
Catalog ID8349825060
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