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100 Escudos Madeira and Porto Santo, Silver
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#18599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Square rigged caravel (with vessel’s name Ave Maria on sail) on a map of the archipelago showing Madeira below the vessel and Porto Santo above to the right. Dates of the Portuguese discoveries around (the islands were already known to the Greeks and Phoenicians), date of the coin below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1420 MADEIRA PORTO SANTO 1419
AVE MARIA
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ISABEL C ✠ 1989 ✠ F. BRANCO
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin from Portugal, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 21g, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of Portugal, while the reverse side features a portrait of Infante D. Henrique, also known as Prince Henry the Navigator, who played a significant role in the country's maritime exploration and expansion during the 15th century. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a nation's past, preserving its history and cultural heritage for future generations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver) 1989 coin.
