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100 Escudos Madeira and Porto Santo; Gold
1989 year| Gold (.917) | 24.00 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 | 24.00 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Square rigged caravel on a map of the archipelago showing Madeira below and Porto Santo above. Dates of the Portuguese discoveries around (the islands were already known of the Greeks and Phenicians), date of the coin below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1420 MADEIRA PORTO SANTO 1419
AVE MARIA
ISABEL C ✠ 1989 ✠ F.BRANCO
Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 100 Escudos (Madeira and Porto Santo; Gold) 1989 coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design that showcases the cultural heritage of the region. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Madeira and Porto Santo, while the reverse side features an image of the famous Cabo Girão cliff, which is located in Madeira and is one of the highest sea cliffs in Europe. This design was created by the artist José Aurélio, and it adds to the coin's collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 incm | 2996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Escudos (Madeira and Porto Santo; Gold) 1989 coin.
