Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A.Monge da Silva (CC0)
200 Escudos India
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 21.1 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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 | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Vasco da Gama ship and its name, making sail to the right where shown the coast of India north of Calicut from the map of the Atlas Lopo Homem-Reinels of 1519. 1498 is the year of arrival in India.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ISABEL C.-F.BRANCO INCM
INDIA - 1498 ·
Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos (India) 1998 coin from Portugal features an image of Vasco da Gama, a famous Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to navigate a route from Europe to India in 1498. The coin was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of da Gama's journey.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 INCM | 4250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (India) 1998 coin.
