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100 Escudos Discovery of Azores ND
1989 year| Copper-nickel | 16.5 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 100 Escudos (100 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Caravel with lateen sails to the left, and stars within design. Below the boat the dates of the discoveries of the first (Santa Maria 1427) and last Corvo and Flores 1452) islands. Both Portugueses and Flemish navigators were involved. Above, 1439 states for the first official map of the archipelago, and the Authorization by Infante Enrique for the colonization (2 July 1439)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•1439•1989
ARQUIPÉLAGO DOS AÇORES
1427•1452
Engraver: A. Marinho
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin commemorating the Discovery of Azores was issued in 1989, and it features an image of a caravel, a type of ship used by the Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discovery. The caravel is depicted sailing towards the horizon, symbolizing the spirit of exploration and adventure that characterized the discovery of the Azores islands.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1989) INCM | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) ND (1989) coin.
