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100 Escudos Nuno Tristão; Silver
1987 year| Silver (.925) | 16.5 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
A caravel with lateen sails, the boat used by Nuno Tristão during his navigations down the coast of Africa (ordered by Henry, the Navigator). In 1446 during his last voyage, he reached the river Gambia. Date of the coin below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NVNO TRISTÃO
RIO
GAMBIA
1446
ISABEL · F BRANCO
1987
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Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 100 Escudos (Nuno Tristão; Silver) 1987 from Portugal is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Nuno Tristão, a Portuguese explorer who was one of the first Europeans to reach the Guinea coast in West Africa in the 15th century. The coin's design also includes a map of Africa and a ship, symbolizing Tristão's voyage and contributions to the Age of Discoveries.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver) 1987 coin.
