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100 Escudos Diogo Cão, Silver
1987 year| Silver (.925) | 16.5 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25327 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Compass within center of sailboat and map, Strait of Gibraltar and African continent to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
☩1486
DIOGO CÃO
22 13 6
incm DEÇA
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin featuring Diogo Cão was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Portuguese Mint to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Madeira Islands. The coin was designed by the artist José Aurélio, and it features an image of Diogo Cão, a Portuguese explorer who played a significant role in the discovery of the Madeira Islands. The coin was minted in 1987 and has a diameter of 37mm. It is made of silver (.925) and weighs 16.5 grams. The coin's design also includes the inscription "DIOGO CÃO" and the dates "1480-1980" to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 incm | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver) 1987 coin.
