Portugal 200 escudos, 1998

1498 Portuguese Discovery of India - Vasco da Gama

Information

NumberKM# 709
CountryPortugal
PeriodPortuguese Republic (1986 - 2001)
CurrencyPortuguese escudo
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination200 escudos
Year1998
Subject1498 Portuguese Discovery of India - Vasco da Gama
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)21.1
Diameter (mm)36
Thickness (mm)2.8

Obverse:

200 escudos 1998, Portugal (1498 Portuguese Discovery of India - Vasco da Gama)

Coat of arms  Ships 

Legend
1998
200 esc
INCM
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
S. MACHADO

Creators: Raul de Sousa Machado (S. MACHADO)

Reverse

200 escudos 1998, Portugal (1498 Portuguese Discovery of India - Vasco da Gama)

Event  Great people 

Legend
8 JULHO 1497 - 20 MAIO 1498
PRIMEIRA VIAGEM LISBOA CALECUTE
VASCO DA GAMA

Creators: Raul de Sousa Machado (S. MACHADO)

Mintage

MintMarkMintage
UNCBUProof
Portugal, Lisbon (INCM)INCM1.000.000++


Collection

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