200 Escudos Terra do Lavrador, Gold
2000 year| Gold (.9167) | 27.2 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 27.2 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#108376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A ship, caravel with lateen sails, sailing left where is shown a map of the Terra do Lavrador, current Greenland, drawn from maps of the Universal Cosmography of Guillaume le Testu (1555). A Portuguese navigator Joao Fernandes Lavrador has likely been at the origin of the name Labrador. Below, dates of Portuguese explorations of the region.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TERRA DO LAVRADOR
.1491-1500.
Engraver: Eloísa Byrne
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 200 Escudos (Terra do Lavrador, Gold) 2000 coin from Portugal is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features an image of King Manuel I, who ruled Portugal from 1495 to 1521 and was known for his support of exploration and colonization. The reverse side of the coin features a map of the Terra do Lavrador region, which was a historic name for the northern part of Portugal. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Portugal's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 INCM | 1250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Terra do Lavrador, Gold) 2000 coin.
