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8 Euros First Railway in Portugal; .925 Silver
2006 year| Silver (.925) | 31.1 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 8 Euros 8 EUR = USD 8.77 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#17647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Railroad, and on each side of the line on the right the coat of arms of the city of Carregado, and on the left the coat of arms of the city of Lisbon. Near the edge the inscriptions in Portuguese 150 years of the first railway line Lisbon-Carregado 1856 2006.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150 ANOS DA PRIMEIRA LINHA FÉRREA LISBOA CARREGADO
H BATISTA INCM
·1856·2006·
Engraver: H. Batista
Edge
Fine grooves.
Interesting fact
The Non-circulating coin 8 Euros (First Railway in Portugal; .925 Silver) 2006 from Portugal was designed by the artist José Aurélio, and it features a unique design that showcases the history of the first railway in Portugal. The coin's obverse side features a steam locomotive, while the reverse side features a train station and the inscription "1856-2006 - 150 Anos de Caminhos de Ferro em Portugal" (1856-2006 - 150 Years of Railways in Portugal). This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in the history of railways and numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 INCM | 3154 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Euros (First Railway in Portugal; .925 Silver) 2006 coin.
