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100 Escudos Discovery of Azores, Silver ND
1989 year| Silver (.925) | 21 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
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 ACORES
1427-1452
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 100 Escudos (Discovery of Azores, Silver) ND (1989) 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 the explorer who discovered the islands, João Gonçalves Zarco. The coin's mintage was limited to 50,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1989) | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver) ND (1989) coin.
