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200 Escudos Florida
2000 year| Copper-nickel | 21.1 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Map of the coast of North America and Florida where is placed a cross of the Order of Christ and the name Terra Florida. Under the Tropic of Cancer line, the date 1501 of exploration (Florida is on the Cantino planisphere 1502). Below, a ship, caravel with lateen sail, heads to Florida.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TERRA
FLORIDA
1501
INCM
A. MARINHO
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos (Florida) 2000 coin from Portugal features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the island of Florida by the Portuguese explorer João Fernandes Lavrador in 1498. The coin's design includes an image of a caravel, a type of ship used by Lavrador during his voyage, as well as a map of the island and a portrait of the explorer himself. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in naval history, exploration, or Portuguese culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 INCM | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Florida) 2000 coin.
