Coat of Arms of Portugal superimposed to Toscanelli`s map of 1474 inside and hexagon (Europe and Africa to the right, Asie and Japan - Cipangu - to the left, Equatorial line). Below, the value and the date of the coin.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLICA
PORTUGUESA
200
ESCUDOS
INCM D`EÇA
1991
Reverse description
Superimposed on Toscanelli`s map, a stylized boat heading left with 3 sailors onboard holding the rudder, a map, an astrolabe and a sword with the cross of the Order of Christ. Legend above, and dates of this period of explorations westward below.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
NAVEGAÇÕES PARA OCIDENTE
1452 1486
Edge
Reeded
Mint
incm Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage
1991 incm - BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated) - In sets only - 10 000 1991 incm - Proof - 15 000