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200 Escudos Westward Navigation
1991 year| Copper-nickel | 21.1 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 21.1 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#8667 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Superimposed on Toscanelli's map, a stylized boat heading left with 3 sailors onboard holding the rudder, a map, an astrolabe and a sword with the cross of the Order of Christ. Legend above, and dates of this period of explorations westward below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NAVEGAÇÕES PARA OCIDENTE
1452 1486
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos (Westward Navigation) coin from Portugal, issued in 1991, features a unique design that highlights the country's history of maritime exploration. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized representation of a ship, symbolizing the Portuguese explorers who sailed the seas in search of new lands and trade routes. The reverse side features a map of the world, with the route of the first Portuguese expedition to circumnavigate the globe (1497-1499) marked on it. This coin serves as a reminder of Portugal's rich history and its contributions to the Age of Exploration.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 incm | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Westward Navigation) 1991 coin.
