200 Escudos (Solor and Timor, Silver) 1995 front 200 Escudos (Solor and Timor, Silver) 1995 back
200 Escudos (Solor and Timor, Silver) 1995 photo
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200 Escudos Solor and Timor, Silver

1995 year
Silver (.925) 26.5 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
Silver (.925)
Weight
26.5 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#67478
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

A cross ot the Order of Christ superimposed to a map of the Island of Timor, archipelago of Solor above left (North west). Around, several symbols of myths and local traditions, a cobra, a buffalo, a horse, a crocodile, a diadem and a man standing with traditional adornments.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ILHAS DE SOLOR E TIMOR·1515

Engraver: Eloísa Byrne

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1995 Portuguese 200 Escudos silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the cultural heritage of the Solor and Timor islands, which are part of the Portuguese archipelago. The coin's obverse side features a traditional Solorese boat, while the reverse side features a traditional Timorese house. This design was created by the Portuguese artist, José Aurélio, and it highlights the rich cultural diversity of the Portuguese territories.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 incm 20000 - - - - - -

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