8 Euros Henry the Navigator, proof issue

€17,645.00
IssuerPortugal
Year2006
TypeNon-circulating coins
Value8 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight31.1 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)João Cutileiro
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#776a
Obverse descriptionThe inscriptions `REPUBLICA.PORTUGUESA.` and `€8` in the center of the piece.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA · € 8
Reverse descriptionPortrait of Prince Henry (1394-1460), son of D. John R and D. Philippa of Lancaster, he was the main driver of the discovery, the most remarkable fact in the history of the Portuguese in the world. With Prince Henrique, Portugal began expansion abroad, the conquest of Ceuta. The Prince was 21 years old a value and military merit, you will then be knighted. Under the leadership of D. Henrique, before Portugal (1434) Cape Bojador (West Africa) ...
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· 2006· D. HENRIQUE O NAVIGADOR INCM·JC PERSONALIDADES EUROPEAIS
EdgeFine grooves.
MintINCM
Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage2006 INCM - Proof - 19 768
Catalog ID4929748170
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