1000 Escudos (Encounter of Two Worlds, Proof Issue) ND (1992) front 1000 Escudos (Encounter of Two Worlds, Proof Issue) ND (1992) back
1000 Escudos (Encounter of Two Worlds, Proof Issue) ND (1992) photo

1000 Escudos Encounter of Two Worlds, Proof Issue ND

1992 year
Silver (.925) 27 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
1000 Escudos (1000&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#25337
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

Ship and assorted emblems within map and circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ENCONTRO DE DOIS MUNDOS
1492 - 1992
ISABEL C.-F. BRANCO
INCM 91

Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1000 Escudos (Encounter of Two Worlds, Proof Issue) ND (1992) from Portugal is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas. The coin's design depicts a meeting between European and indigenous American cultures, symbolizing the encounter between two worlds. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, making it an interesting piece for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1992) INCM 50000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Escudos (Encounter of Two Worlds, Proof Issue) ND (1992) coin.