1000 Escudos (D João de Castro) 2000 front 1000 Escudos (D João de Castro) 2000 back
1000 Escudos (D João de Castro) 2000 photo
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1000 Escudos D João de Castro

2000 year
Silver (.500) 27 g 40.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2000
Value
1000 Escudos (1000&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
40.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#15566
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Portrait facing right, holding a quill pen in right hand and a sword in left hand

Script: Latin

Lettering:
D. JOÃO DE CASTRO
INCM - A. VIDIGAL

Engraver: A. Vidigal

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 1000 Escudos (D João de Castro) 2000 from Portugal is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the birth of João de Castro, a prominent Portuguese explorer and naval officer who played a significant role in the discovery and mapping of the Madeira Islands.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2000 INCM 450000 - - - - - -

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