100 Escudos (Gil Eanes; Silver) 1987 front 100 Escudos (Gil Eanes; Silver) 1987 back
100 Escudos (Gil Eanes; Silver) 1987 photo
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100 Escudos Gil Eanes; Silver

1987 year
Silver (.925) 16.5 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1987
Value
100 Escudos (100&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
16.5 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#25325
Rarity index
47%

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 ✠
incm S. machado

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 100 Escudos (Gil Eanes; Silver) 1987 coin from Portugal features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Gil Eanes, a prominent Portuguese explorer who played a significant role in the country's maritime history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987 INCM 22000 - - - - - -

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; Silver) 1987 coin.