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50 Escudos Vasco da Gama ND
1969 year| Silver (.650) | 18 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1926-1974) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | 50 Escudos (50 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.650) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
A stylized portrait of Vasco da Gama facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Vasco da Gama 1469-1969
A. LUCAS
Engraver: A.Lucas
Edge
Edge lettering orientation varies.
Lettering: V CENTENARIO DE VASCO DA GAMA
Translation: Fifth centenary of Vasco da Gama
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Vasco da Gama 50 Escudos coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's birth, a Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to navigate a route from Europe to India and back in 1497-1499.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1969) | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Escudos (Vasco da Gama) ND (1969) coin.
