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200 Escudos Henrique o Navegador ND
1994 year| Copper-nickel | 21 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
3/4 portrait of Henri the Navigator (1394-1460), son of Joao I of Portugal, who promoted the portuguese explorations along the coasts of Africa and westward. To the right his Coat of Arms and moto "talant de bie fere" adopted today by the Portuguese Marine.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HENRIQUE O NAVEGADOR
1394
1994
talant
de bie fere
INCM
S.MACHADO
Engraver: R. de Sousa Machado
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos coin commemorating Henrique o Navegador (Henry the Navigator) was issued in 1994 by the Portuguese National Mint, and it features a unique design that highlights Portugal's rich history of navigation and exploration. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Henrique o Navegador, while the reverse side depicts a caravel, a type of ship used by Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discoveries. The coin's design was created by the artist José Aurélio, and it was produced in a limited quantity of 50,000 pieces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1994) incm | 950000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Henrique o Navegador) ND (1994) coin.
