100 Escudos Gil Eanes; Gold
1987 year| Gold (.917) | 24.00 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 (.917) |
| Weight | 24.00 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sailboat, a square rigged caravel, sailing along a coast, surrounded by the name Gil Eanes, first Portuguese sailor to round Cabo Bojador (West Africa), the date of the event and the name of the Cape. Date of the coin below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GIL EANES · 1434 · CABO BOJADOR
✠ 1987 ✠
S. MACHADO
incm
Engraver: Raul de Sousa Machado
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos (Gil Eanes; Gold) 1987 coin from Portugal is a unique piece that features a rare and intricate design. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of Gil Eanes, a 15th-century Portuguese explorer, while the obverse side features the coat of arms of Portugal. The coin's gold content and weight also make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 incm | 5772 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Escudos (Gil Eanes; Gold) 1987 coin.
