200 Escudos Afonso de Albuquerque, Silver
1995 year| Silver (.925) | 26.5 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 26.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#58688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Standing portrait of Afonso de Albuquerque who seized Malacca in 1511. Behind, the ruins of the Porta de Santiago, of which only remains of the fortress remain he built then.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MELAKA . 1511 . MALACA
AFONSO D(E) ALBUQUERQUE
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. The coin's design honors his legacy and contributions to Portuguese history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 incm | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver) 1995 coin.
