200 Escudos (Fernão de Magalhães, Platinum) 2000 front 200 Escudos (Fernão de Magalhães, Platinum) 2000 back
200 Escudos (Fernão de Magalhães, Platinum) 2000 photo
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200 Escudos Fernão de Magalhães, Platinum

2000 year
Platinum (.999) 26.5 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2000
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Platinum (.999)
Weight
26.5 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#363583
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

3/4 portrait of Ferdinand Magellan, legend around "First trip around the world," and the dates of travel.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRIMEIRA VIAGEM À VOLTA DO MUNDO
FERNÃO DE MAGALHÃES
AGOSTO 1519 - SETEMBRO 1522

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 200 Escudos (Fernão de Magalhães, Platinum) 2000 coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the death of Fernão de Magalhães, a Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe. The coin's design includes a portrait of Magalhães and a map of his voyage, along with other symbols and elements that reflect his journey and legacy. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, made even more special by its platinum composition and limited mintage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2000 INCM 250 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Fernão de Magalhães, Platinum) 2000 coin.