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100 Escudos Bartolomeu Dias ND
1987 year| Copper-nickel | 16.5 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 100 Escudos (100 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
500 year anniversary of the rounding of the Cape of Good Hope by Bartolomeu Dias. Map of Africa leaning south to the left and two inverted boats, caravels with lateen sails, surrounded by the names of the explorer and the Cape. Dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BARTOLOMEU DIAS CABO DA BOA ESPERANCA
JORGE VIERIA incm
1488 1988
Engraver: Jorge Vieria
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin commemorating Bartolomeu Dias, a Portuguese explorer who was the first to round the Cape of Good Hope in 1488, was issued in 1987 as part of a series of coins celebrating the 500th anniversary of his voyage. The coin features an image of Dias' ship, the São Cristóvão, on the obverse, and the coat of arms of Portugal on the reverse. It was minted in copper-nickel and has a weight of 16.5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1987) INCM | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Escudos (Bartolomeu Dias) ND (1987) coin.
