100 Escudos (Bartolomeu Dias; Silver) ND (1987) front 100 Escudos (Bartolomeu Dias; Silver) ND (1987) back
100 Escudos (Bartolomeu Dias; Silver) ND (1987) photo
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100 Escudos Bartolomeu Dias; Silver ND

1987 year
Silver (.925) 16.5 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1987
Value
100 Escudos (100&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16.5 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#11518
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

500th anniversary of the rounding of the Cape of Good Hope by Bartolomeu Dias. Map of Africa leaning south to the left and two inwardly opposing 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 ESPERANÇA
JORGE VIEIRA incm
1488 * 1988

Engraver: Jorge Vieira

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 100 Escudos (Bartolomeu Dias; Silver) ND (1987) from Portugal is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Cape of Good Hope by Bartolomeu Dias, a Portuguese explorer. The coin's design features an image of Bartolomeu Dias and a map of the Cape of Good Hope on one side, and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1987)  20000 - - - - - -

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; Silver) ND (1987) coin.