500 Escudos (XVII European Art Exhibition) 1983 front 500 Escudos (XVII European Art Exhibition) 1983 back
500 Escudos (XVII European Art Exhibition) 1983 photo
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500 Escudos XVII European Art Exhibition

1983 year
Silver (.835) 7 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1983
Value
500 Escudos (500&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Weight
7 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#22178
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Replica of the reverse of the Gold Meio-Escudo of Afonso V of Portugal, that shows the then recently conquered walls of CEUTA (North Africa)

Script: Latin

Lettering: CEPT DOMIQ

Translation: Lord of Ceuta

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin was available in a BUNC Mint Set along side the other 2 coins (750$00 and 1000$00).
Photo of the BUNC Set:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the XVII European Art Exhibition held in Portugal in 1983. The coin's design features a stylized representation of the exhibition's theme, "The Arts and the People," and includes images of artists, musicians, and dancers. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and art enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983 incm 8500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Escudos (XVII European Art Exhibition) 1983 coin.