200 Escudos (Terra dos Corte-Reais, Palladium) 2000 front 200 Escudos (Terra dos Corte-Reais, Palladium) 2000 back
200 Escudos (Terra dos Corte-Reais, Palladium) 2000 photo

200 Escudos Terra dos Corte-Reais, Palladium

2000 year
Palladium (.999) 31.12 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2000
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Palladium (.999)
Weight
31.12 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#81964
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Map of the coasts of Newfoundland, a ship, caravel with lateen sails, sailing towards the left. On the right, the arms of the Cortes Reais, around, beaded circle. The dates refer to the exploration by Gaspar Corte Real of Newfoundland.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Esta he a tera Dos Corte Reais
INCM
1501-1502

Engraver: Isabel Carriço/Fernando Branco

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 200 Escudos (Terra dos Corte-Reais, Palladium) 2000 from Portugal is that it has a unique design, featuring a portrait of King Manuel I, also known as Manuel the Fortunate, on the obverse, and the coat of arms of Portugal on the reverse. This design was created by the artist José Aurélio, and it stands out from other coins in the series, which typically feature more traditional designs.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2000 INCM 250 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Terra dos Corte-Reais, Palladium) 2000 coin.