200 Escudos (Molluques, Gold) 1995 front 200 Escudos (Molluques, Gold) 1995 back
200 Escudos (Molluques, Gold) 1995 photo
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200 Escudos Molluques, Gold

1995 year
Gold (.917) 27.2 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1995
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
27.2 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#106941
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ship and Maluku Islands, volcanic archipielago among which the influencial 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, Gold) 1995 coin from Portugal is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 20,000 coins minted. It features the image of a Mollusk, a type of marine animal, on one side, and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after piece among collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 incm 2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Molluques, Gold) 1995 coin.