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© Numisma Leilões
200 Escudos Afonso de Albuquerque, Gold
1995 year| Gold (.917) | 27.2 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27.2 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 he built then.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MELAKA . 1511 . MALACA
AFONSO DE ALBUQUERQUE
Engraver: Raul Machado
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1995 Portuguese 200 Escudos coin is that it features 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 Far East. Albuquerque's achievements include the conquest of Goa, the capture of Malacca, and the discovery of the sea route to India. The coin's design honors his legacy and contributions to Portuguese history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 INCM | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Gold) 1995 coin.
