100 Escudos Nuno Tristão; Gold
1987 year| Gold (.917) | 24 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 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#86111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A caravel 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
GAMBIA
1446
ISABEL · F BRANCO
1987
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Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos coin was designed by the artist Nuno Tristão and features a unique and intricate design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of King Manuel I, who ruled Portugal from 1495 to 1521, while the reverse side features a depiction of the coat of arms of Portugal, surrounded by intricate patterns and designs. The coin's design is not only visually stunning but also symbolically significant, reflecting the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5497 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Escudos (Nuno Tristão; Gold) 1987 coin.
