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8 Euros Passarola; .925 Silver
2007 year| Silver (.925) | 31.10 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 8 Euros 8 EUR = USD 8.78 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 31.10 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#18238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Representation of the first invention of aerostation by Bartolomeu Lourenço de Gusmão (Santos, 1685 - Toledo, 1724), a religious and inventor born in Brazil. He was pejoratively called "the Glider" because of the disclosure in Europe of his inventions through fanciful drawings, which usually presented it as a bird-shaped boat. This invention became known as the Passarola ("Big Bird").
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REALIZAÇOES EUROPEIAS
·A PASSAROLA DE BARTOLOMEU DE GUSMÃO·1709
Engraver: J. M. Espiga Pinto
Edge
Fine grooves.
Interesting fact
The Passarola coin was designed by the Portuguese artist, José Aurélio, and it features a unique shape that resembles a bird in flight. The coin's shape and design were inspired by the idea of freedom and the spirit of adventure, which is reflected in the coin's name, "Passarola," which means "sparrow" in Portuguese.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 INCM | 14856 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Euros (Passarola; .925 Silver) 2007 coin.
