200 Escudos (Division of the World) 1994 front 200 Escudos (Division of the World) 1994 back
200 Escudos (Division of the World) 1994 photo
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200 Escudos Division of the World

1994 year
Copper-nickel 21.33 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1994
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
21.33 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2.80 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#13030
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Map of South America with the line of the Treaty of Tordesillas framed by the coats of arms of Spain in the west and Portugal to the east. To the right, a Portuguese ship of the 16th century (square rigged carrack) . Below "Division of the World" and the year of the Treaty. The edges is bordered by a line representing a cartographic scale.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
A PARTILHA
DO MUNDO
1494

Engraver: António Marinho

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 200 Escudos coin from Portugal, issued in 1994, features a unique design that showcases the country's connection to the Age of Discoveries. The coin's reverse side depicts a map of the world, with Portugal highlighted in the center, surrounded by the words "DIVISÃO DO MUNDO" (Division of the World). This design symbolizes Portugal's historical role in the exploration and mapping of the world during the 15th and 16th centuries.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1994 incm 950000 - - - - - -

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