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200 Escudos Molluques
1995 year| Copper-nickel | 21.2 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 21.2 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#8953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Ship and Maluku Islands, volcanic archipelago among which the influential Ternate and Tidore kingdoms. The archipelago was named "Spice Islands"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ILHAS DAS ESPECIARIAS MOLUCAS 1512
TERNATE TIDORE
Engraver: António Marinho
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos (Molluques) coin from Portugal, issued in 1995, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the image of King Manuel I, who ruled Portugal from 1495 to 1521, while the reverse side features a representation of the Moluccas, a group of islands in Indonesia that were once a Portuguese colony. This design was chosen to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the Moluccas by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 incm | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Molluques) 1995 coin.
