1000 Escudos (Camões) ND (1983) front 1000 Escudos (Camões) ND (1983) back
1000 Escudos (Camões) ND (1983) photo

1000 Escudos Camões ND

1983 year
Silver (.925) 17 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1983
Value
1000 Escudos (1000&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
17 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#22297
Rarity index
20%

Reverse

Armored bust flanked by dates 1580 and 1980.
J.P. Roque incm 81

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IV CENTENÁRIO DA MORTE DE CAMÕES
1580 1980
J.P.ROQUE INCM81

Engraver: J.P. Roque

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

The 1000 Escudos (Camões) coin was issued in 1983 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the birth of Luís de Camões, a famous Portuguese poet and writer who is considered one of the greatest figures in Portuguese literature. The coin's design features an image of Camões on the obverse, and the coat of arms of Portugal on the reverse. It was made of silver (.925) and weighs 17 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1983) incm 10000 - - - - - -

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