200 Escudos (California; Silver) ND (1992) front 200 Escudos (California; Silver) ND (1992) back
200 Escudos (California; Silver) ND (1992) photo

200 Escudos California; Silver ND

1992 year
Silver (.925) 28.5 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.5 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#105909
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

João Rodrigues Cabrilho, first European to navigate the coast of modern California, standing with a map of California and area to his upper right and a legend to his lower right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CALIFÓRNIA
1542 1992
JOÃO
RODRIGUES
CABRILHO
ISABEL C.-F.BRANCO INCM

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 200 Escudos (California; Silver) ND (1992) from Portugal is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Madeira Islands by the Portuguese explorer João Gonçalves Zarco in 1419. The coin's design features a portrait of Zarco on the obverse and a map of the Madeira Islands on the reverse. This coin is a rare and unique piece of numismatic history, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1992) INCM 15000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (California; Silver) ND (1992) coin.