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100 Escudos Diogo Cão
1987 year| Copper-nickel | 16.4 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 | 16.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Compass within center of sailboat and map
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1486 DIOGO CÃO
D'EÇA incm
22 13 6
Engraver: Paulo Guilherme d’Eça Leal
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Diogo Cão is one of the most notable navigators of Portugal in the Age of Discovery. He explored the west coast of Africa and the Congo River. Additionally, he explored the coasts of the Angola and Namibia.Interesting fact
The Diogo Cão coin was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Diogo Cão, a Portuguese explorer who is known for his expeditions to Africa and Asia in the 15th century. The coin's design features a portrait of Diogo Cão on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other. It was minted in copper-nickel and has a weight of 16.4 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (Diogo Cão) 1987 coin.
