100 Escudos Nuno Tristão; Palladium
1987 year| Palladium (.999) | 32.119 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 | Palladium (.999) |
| Weight | 32.119 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#86112 |
|---|---|
| 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
incm
Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Escudos (Nuno Tristão; Palladium) 1987 coin from Portugal is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 500 pieces minted. It's made of palladium, a rare and lustrous silvery-white metal that's a member of the platinum group of elements. The coin's design features a portrait of Nuno Tristão, a Portuguese explorer who was one of the first Europeans to reach the coast of West Africa in the 15th century. The coin's reverse side features the coat of arms of Portugal, adding to its historical and cultural significance. Due to its rarity and historical importance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auctions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Palladium) 1987 coin.
