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1000 Escudos D.Fernando II and Gloria Frigate ND
1996 year| Silver (.500) | 28 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 1000 Escudos (1000 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Ship below two facing busts
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRAGATA D.FERNANDO II E GLORIA
DAMÃO - 1843 - 1996 - AVEIRO
Engraver: S. Machado
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of King D. Fernando II of Portugal, also known as King Fernando II, who ruled Portugal from 1837 to 1853. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the Gloria Frigate, a Portuguese naval ship, on the other. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1996) INCM | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Escudos (D.Fernando II and Gloria Frigate) ND (1996) coin.
