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200 Escudos Pedro Alvares Cabral
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 21.1 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| 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#13035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Portrait of PA Cabral who led the 1500 trip Lisbon-Brazil-India and return. At right is a map of the coast of Brazil and the location of the bay of Porto Seguro where the fleet made a stop.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PEDRO ALVARES CABRAL
PORTO
SEGURO
BRASIL 1500
Engraver: Raul de Sousa Machado
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos coin commemorating Pedro Alvares Cabral, issued in 1999, was the first circulating commemorative coin in Portugal to feature a historical figure. It was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring royalty or other prominent figures from the country's history. This coin marked a shift towards recognizing the contributions of explorers and navigators who played a significant role in Portugal's history, such as Cabral, who led the first European expedition to reach Brazil in 1500.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 INCM | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Pedro Alvares Cabral) 1999 coin.
