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100 Escudos Diogo Cão; Gold
1987 year| Gold (.916) | 24 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 100 Escudos (100 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#73100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Compass within center of sailboat and map
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☩1486
DIOGO CÃO
22 13 6
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin featuring Diogo Cão was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Bank of Portugal in 1987 to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Prince Henry the Navigator. The coin was minted in gold (.916) and weighs 24 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 INCM | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Gold) 1987 coin.
