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200 Escudos Afonso de Albuquerque
1995 year| Copper-nickel | 21 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10659 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Standing portrait of Afonso de Albuquerque who seized Malacca in 1511. Behind, the ruins of the Porta de Santiago, only remains of the fortress that he built.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MELAKA • 1511 • MALACA
AFONSO DE ALBUQUERQUE
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 200 Escudos (Afonso de Albuquerque) 1995 coin from Portugal is that it features an image of Afonso de Albuquerque, a prominent Portuguese naval officer and explorer who played a significant role in the Portuguese colonization of the Indian Ocean and the establishment of Portuguese India.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 INCM | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Afonso de Albuquerque) 1995 coin.
