© Juan Carlos Aviles
© Juan Carlos Aviles
200 Escudos New World - America; Silver ND
1992 year| Silver (.925) | 26.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 26.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#84555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Portrait of C. Columbus and his signature "Xpõ FERENS" on the right, above left, the 3 boats of the expedition (the larger carrack Santa Maria, the smaller caravels Nina and Pinta). Below, a map of the north coast of Hispaniola, Haiti, where he settled in December 1492.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NOVO MUNDO
AMERICA
1492
1992
S
S.A.S
XNCY
Xpõ FERENS
la española
Engraver: Raul de Sousa Machado
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 200 Escudos (New World - America; Silver) ND (1992) coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's connection to the New World. The coin's obverse side depicts a map of the Americas, while the reverse side features a portrait of Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe in the early 16th century. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1992.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1992) incm | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (New World - America; Silver) ND (1992) coin.
