200 Escudos (José de Anchieta, Silver) 1997 front 200 Escudos (José de Anchieta, Silver) 1997 back
200 Escudos (José de Anchieta, Silver) 1997 photo

200 Escudos José de Anchieta, Silver

1997 year
Silver (.925) 26.5 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
26.5 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#67495
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Portrait facing left, wearing a cloak. Holding down a book in left hand, right hand raised holding a quill pen

Script: Latin

Lettering:
B.to JOSÉ DE ANCHIETA
1534·1597
APOSTOLO DO BRASIL

Engraver: Eloísa Byrne

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the José de Anchieta Silver 200 Escudos coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the life and work of José de Anchieta, a Spanish Jesuit priest who played a significant role in the colonization of Brazil in the 16th century. The coin's design includes an image of Anchieta, as well as various symbols and elements that reflect his contributions to the region's history and culture. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and the history of Portugal and Brazil.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 INCM 5050 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (José de Anchieta, Silver) 1997 coin.