200 Escudos Vasco da Gama, Platinum
1998 year| Platinum (.999) | 31.12 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Platinum (.999) |
| Weight | 31.12 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Portrait of Vasco da Gama 3/4 left, around, name and dates of his first trip from Lisboa to Calicut or Kozhikode, the city of spices, in Kerala, India.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRIMEIRA VIAGEM LISBOA CALECUTE
VAS
CO
DA
GA
MA
· 8 JULHO 1497 - 20 MAIO 1498 ·
Engraver: Raul de Sousa Machado
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos (Vasco da Gama, Platinum) 1998 coin from Portugal is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 2,000 coins minted. Its unique design features a portrait of Vasco da Gama, a famous Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to navigate a route from Europe to India in 1498. The coin's platinum composition and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collectible among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 INCM | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Vasco da Gama, Platinum) 1998 coin.
