© Ulmo
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100 Escudos Nuno Tristao
1987 year| Copper-nickel | 16.6 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 100 Escudos (100 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 16.6 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7170 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A caravelle with lateen sails, the boat used by Nuno Tristao during his navigations down the coast of Africa (ordered by Henri the Navigator). He reached the Rio Gambia in 1446, during his last voyage. Date of the coin below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NVNO TRISTÃO
RIO
GÂMBIA
1446
ISABEL · F.BRANCO
1987
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Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin featuring Nuno Tristao, issued in 1987, was the first circulating commemorative coin in Portugal to honor a living person. This was a significant departure from the traditional practice of featuring deceased historical figures or events on commemorative coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 INCM | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Escudos (Nuno Tristao) 1987 coin.
