100 Escudos Discovery of Azores; Gold
1989 year| Gold (.917) | 24 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 100 Escudos (100 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#60922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms of Portugal to the right, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARQUIPÉLAGO DOS AÇORES·1439·1989
1427·1452
Engraver: A.Marinho
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Escudos (Discovery of Azores; Gold) 1989 coin from Portugal is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Azores, a group of islands in the North Atlantic that are part of Portugal. The coin's design features a map of the Azores and a portrait of King John II, who sponsored the expedition that led to the discovery of the islands in 1427. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 INCM | 5485 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Escudos (Discovery of Azores; Gold) 1989 coin.
