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100 Escudos Antero de Quental
1991 year| Copper-nickel (Cu 750 + Ni 250) | 15 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 100 Escudos (100 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (Cu 750 + Ni 250) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Portrait, signature, life dates and name
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1842
1891
ANTERO DE QUENTAL
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is also cataloged in Standard Catalog of World Coins in Azores with KM#46Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin featuring Antero de Quental, issued in 1991, was the first circulating commemorative coin in Portugal to bear the image of a poet. Antero de Quental was a prominent Portuguese poet, philosopher, and writer who played a significant role in the country's literary and cultural scene in the 19th century. His work was influential in the development of modern Portuguese poetry, and he is still widely studied and admired today. The coin's design, created by artist José Aurélio, features a portrait of Quental on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 incm | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Escudos (Antero de Quental) 1991 coin.
