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200 Escudos Brother Bento de Góis, Silver
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 26.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| 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#67496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
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, issued in 1997, was part of a series of commemorative coins celebrating the 500th anniversary of the birth of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Brother Bento de Góis was a Portuguese Franciscan friar who accompanied Vasco da Gama on his journey to India in 1497. The coin's design features a portrait of Brother Bento de Góis on one side and the coat of arms of Portugal on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 INCM | 5050 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Silver) 1997 coin.
