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200 Escudos Treaty of Tordesilhas ND
1994 year| Copper-nickel | 21.04 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Portugal (Banco de 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 | 21.04 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#8954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Above the name of the treaty that led to moving the line of demarcation (defined by Pope Alexander VI in 1493) between Spanish and Portugueses areas to 370 miles West of the Cap Verde Islands (about 1770 km, 46°30' West Greenwich). Portraits on the left=West of Isabel de Castilla and Ferdinand II de Aragon, Castillan flag, on the right= East, Joao II king of Portugal and flag.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TRATADO DE TORDESILHAS 1494-1994
FERNANDO·E·ISABEL·REIS·DE·ESPANA
JOÃO II·REI·DE·PORTUGAL
ISABEL C.-F.BRANCO
Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos coin commemorating the Treaty of Tordesilhas (1994) from Portugal features a unique design that showcases the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the royal coat of arms of Portugal, while the reverse side features an image of the Treaty of Tordesilhas, which was a treaty signed in 1494 between Portugal and Spain that divided the newly discovered lands in the New World between the two countries. The coin's design serves as a reminder of Portugal's rich history and its significance in the Age of Exploration.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1994) incm | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Treaty of Tordesilhas) ND (1994) coin.
