© INCM
© INCM
¼ Euro Vasco da Gama
2009 year| Gold (.999) | 1.56 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | ¼ Euro ¼ EUR = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1.56 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#16879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 63% |
Reverse
Stylized portrait of Vasco de Gama, and his three caravels.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VASCO DA GAMA - 2009
1469 - 1524
Designer: João Duarte
Comment
Interesting fact
The Vasco da Gama ¼ Euro coin was issued in 2009 as part of a series commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Vasco da Gama, a Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to navigate a route from Europe to India and back in 1497-1499. The coin features an image of Vasco da Gama on the obverse and the coat of arms of Portugal on the reverse. It was minted in gold (.999) and weighs 1.56 grams. The coin was not circulated and was only available for purchase as a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 INCM | 14903 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Euro (Vasco da Gama) 2009 coin.
