Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
200 Escudos Perfect Prince ND
1994 year| Copper-nickel | 21.1 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| 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#7194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Portrait of Joao II of Portugal wearing the crown and holding a small ship , a 16th century lateen-rigged three-masted caravel. Rim: the name of the king and the year of his death, 1495.
Script: Latin
Lettering: D. JOÁO II : PRINCIPE PERFEITO : 1495·1995
Engraver: Eloísa Byrne
Edge
Milled
Comment
The king John II (João II, in Portuguese) got nickname Perfect Prince posthumously.Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos (Perfect Prince) coin from Portugal, issued in 1994, features an image of Prince Henry the Navigator, a prominent historical figure known for his role in the Age of Discoveries. He is depicted on the coin in a ship, symbolizing his contributions to the exploration and expansion of the Portuguese Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1994) incm | 950000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Perfect Prince) ND (1994) coin.
