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1000 Meticais Bartholomeu Dias - São Cristovão
2004 year| Silver (.999) | 25.71 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 1000 Meticais (1000 MZM) |
| Currency | Old metical (1980-2006) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 25.71 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#19614 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Caravel "São Cristovão" from Bartholomeu Dias (1450 - 1500)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BARTHOLOMEU DIAZ · SÃO CRISTÓVÃO
1000 METICAIS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Bartholomeu Dias - São Cristovão coin was designed by the Mozambican artist, José B. de Almeida, and it features an image of the Portuguese explorer, Bartholomeu Dias, who was the first person to round the Cape of Good Hope in 1488. The coin's design also includes a map of Africa and the words "São Cristovão" (meaning "St. Christopher" in Portuguese), which refers to the island where Dias first landed during his voyage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Meticais (Bartholomeu Dias - São Cristovão) 2004 coin.
