200 Escudos Westward Navigation; Gold
1991 year| Gold (.917) | 27.2 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27.2 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#105864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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
One interesting fact about the 1991 Portuguese 200 Escudos (Westward Navigation; Gold) coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator, who played a significant role in the Portuguese Age of Discoveries. The coin's design includes a portrait of Prince Henry on the obverse, while the reverse features a depiction of a caravel, a type of ship used by the Portuguese during their maritime explorations. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 incm | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Gold) 1991 coin.
