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200 Escudos Pedro Alvares Cabral, Gold
1999 year| Gold (.917) | 27.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
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
Comment
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos (Pedro Alvares Cabral, Gold) 1999 coin from Portugal is a unique piece that features a portrait of Pedro Alvares Cabral, the Portuguese explorer who led the discovery of Brazil in 1500. This coin is made of gold (.917) and weighs 27.2 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 INCM | 550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, Gold) 1999 coin.
