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© CGB
200 Escudos Brother Bento de Góis
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 21.1 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 21.1 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#2053 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Portrait of Benedict de Goes (1562-1607), Portuguese Jesuit, in front of a map of China, where he went in 1605.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IHS
IRMÃO BENTO DE GÓIS · 1562 · CHINA · 1607
Engraver: António Marinho
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos coin featuring Brother Bento de Góis was the first circulating commemorative coin issued by Portugal that didn't have a royal portrait on its obverse side. Instead, it featured an image of Brother Bento de Góis, a Portuguese missionary and explorer who played a significant role in the discovery of the sea route to India. This design choice was a departure from the traditional royal portraits found on most coins and marked a new era in Portuguese numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 INCM | 5500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Brother Bento de Góis) 1997 coin.
