200 Escudos Westward Navigation

€8,667.00
IssuerPortugal
Year1991
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value200 Escudos (200 PTE)
CurrencyEscudo (1911-2001)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight21.1 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness2.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#659, Gomes#R102.01
Obverse descriptionCoat of Arms of Portugal superimposed to Toscanelli`s map of 1474 inside and hexagon (Europe and Africa to the right, Asia and Japan - Cipangu - to the left, Equatorial line). Below, the value and the date of the coin.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 200 ESCUDOS INCM D`EÇA 1991
Reverse descriptionSuperimposed 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringNAVEGAÇÕES PARA OCIDENTE 1452 1486
EdgeReeded
Mintincm
Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage1991 incm - - 1 500 000
Catalog ID7554091830
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