200 Escudos Henrique o Navegador, Silver

€1.00
IssuerPortugal
Year1994
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value200 Escudos (200 PTE)
CurrencyEscudo (1911-2001)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight26.5 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)S.Machado
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#670a, Gomes#R110.02
Obverse descriptionArms of Portugal below a cross of the Order of Avis. To the right, two ships used during the explorations to African and westward, a lateen and a square rigged caravel.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 200 ESC
Reverse description3/4 portrait of Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), son of king João I of Portugal, who promoted the Portuguese explorations along the coasts of Africa and westward. To the right, Henry`s coat of arms and his moto `talant debie fere` adopted by the Portuguese navy today.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHENRIQUE O NAVEGADOR 1394 1994 INCM S.MACHADO
EdgeReeded
Mintincm
Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage1994 incm - BNC (Brilliant Non Circulates) - In sets only - 20 000
1994 incm - Proof - 12 000
Catalog ID9198359540
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