| Issuer | Portugal |
| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 8 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 21.1 g |
| Dimensions | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | J. Cutileiro |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#776 |
| Obverse description | The inscriptions `REPUBLICA.PORTUGUESA.` and `€8` in the center of the piece. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA · PORTUGUESA · € 8 |
| Reverse description | Portrait 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 script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | · 2006· D. HENRIQUE O NAVIGADOR INCM·JC PERSONALIDADES EUROPEAIS |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | INCM Lisbon, Portugal |
| Mintage | 2006 INCM - - 74 347 |
| Catalog ID | 2760721450 |
| Comments |
