200 Escudos Terra dos Corte-Reais, Gold

€2.00
IssuerPortugal
Year2000
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value200 Escudos (200 PTE)
CurrencyEscudo (1911-2001)
CompositionGold (.9166)
Weight27.2 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Isabel Carriço/Fernando Branco
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#729b, Gomes#R 135.04
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Portugal surmounted by the Cross of the Order of Christ, value at bottom 200 ESC (200 escudos). Separated by a circle, the legend surrounding the issuing country ↺ REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA (Portuguese Republic) and the date 2000
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering200 ESC REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA - 2000
Reverse descriptionMap of the coast of Newfoundland, a ship sailing to port. At right, the coat of arms of the Cortes Reais, surrounded by a pearly circle. At the top in a semicircle the theme ↷ Esta he a tera Dos Corte Reais (This is the land of Corte Reais) at the bottom and the dates of the event ⤻ 1501-1502 which refer to the exploration of Newfoundland by Gaspar Corte Real. Engraver on the right ⤴ Isabel C. - F. Branco (Isabel Carriço - Fernando Branco)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEsta he a tera Dos Corte Reais 1501-1502
EdgeReeded
MintINCM
Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage2000 INCM - Proof - 1 250
Catalog ID3468736960
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