100 Escudos Discovery of Azores, Portugal

100 Escudos Discovery of Azores, Portugal, 1989 obverse image100 Escudos Discovery of Azores, Portugal, 1989 reverse image
100 Escudos Discovery of Azores coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Portugal flagPortugal
  • Years of Minting:
    1989
  • Period:
    Third Republic (1974-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Lisbon, Portugal
100 Escudos Discovery of Azores Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$39.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

100 Escudos Discovery of Azores Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Caravel with lateen sails to the left, and stars within design. Below the boat the dates of the discoveries of the first (Santa Maria 1427) and last Corvo and Flores 1452) islands. Both Portugueses and Flemish navigators were involved. Above, 1439 states for the first official map of the archipelago, and the Authorization by Infante Enrique for the colonization (2 July 1439)

Engraver:

A. Marinho

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Portuguese coat of arms at right within design, value below

Engraver:

A. Marinho

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

100 Escudos Discovery of Azores Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA ·100$00 A. MARINHO INCM

Reverse:

•1439•1989 ARQUIPÉLAGO DOS AÇORES 1427•1452

100 Escudos Discovery of Azores Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

100 Escudos Discovery of Azores sizes
  • Weight:16.5 g
  • Diameter:34 mm
  • Thickness:2.8 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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