200 Escudos (Australia, Gold) 1995 front 200 Escudos (Australia, Gold) 1995 back
200 Escudos (Australia, Gold) 1995 photo

200 Escudos Australia, Gold

1995 year
Gold (.917) 27.2 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
27.2 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#82015
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

3 ships, caravelles, sailing left over a map and a silhouette of Australia. The date refer to the controversial discovery and reconnaissance of Australia by a Portuguese sailor Cristóvão de Mendonça long before the Dutsch Janszoon in 1606.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AUSTRALIA 1522 - 1525
INCM

Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1995 Portugal 200 Escudos Gold Coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the image of King Manuel I, who ruled Portugal from 1495 to 1521, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Portugal, along with the inscription "Portuguesa" and the year of issue, 1995. This coin is a great example of the rich cultural heritage of Portugal, and its unique design makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 incm 2500 - - - - - -

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