My Collection
Description:
Obverse
Portuguese coat of arms at the top, to the right a map of the South African coast with a palm tree. At sea, a line represents the trip. Below, a ship under sail to the right, towards the east. Legend around.
Reverse
Map of South Africa, Natal, "Christmas" in Portuguese because Vasco da Gama landed there 25 December 1497. A " pradao " stone column with a cross, on the coast was built in Mossel Bay. A line along the coast marks the path and a boat sailed to the northeast. Legend around.
Related Coins
100 Escudos (Bartolomeu Dias; Silver)
Country: Portugal / Denomination: 100 Escudos
(100 PTE)
Year: (1988) / Material: Silver (.925)
8 Euro (Values of Football - Passion; .925 Silver)
Country: Portugal / Denomination: 8 Euro
8 EUR = 9.33 USD
Year: 2003 / Material: Silver (.925)
500 Escudos (Banco de Portugal; Bimetallic foil silver and gold)
Country: Portugal / Denomination: 500 Escudos
(500 PTE)
Year: (1996) / Material: Bi-metallic Silver (.925), Gold (.9167)
½ Vintém - João II
Country: Portugal / Denomination: 1/2 vintém = 10 Reais Brancos
(10)
Year: / Material: Silver (.9166)
100 Escudos (Essai)
Country: Portugal / Denomination: 100 Escudos
(100 PTE)
Year: 1989 / Material: Bi-metallic Aluminium-bronze center in Copper-nickel ring
½ Tostão - Sebastião I
Country: Portugal / Denomination: ½ Tostão= 50 Reais
(50)
Year: (1573-1578) / Material: Silver (.9166)
200 Escudos (Tanegashima)
Country: Portugal / Denomination: 200 Escudos
(200 PTE)
Year: (1993) / Material: Copper-nickel
2 Euro (Portuguese Red Cross)
Country: Portugal / Denomination: 2 Euro
2 EUR = 2.33 USD
Year: 2015 / Material: Bi-Metallic Nickel-brass clad Nickel center in Copper-nickel ring
5 Euro (Glass and Iron ages; Silver)
Country: Portugal / Denomination: 5 Euro
5 EUR = 5.83 USD
Year: 2017 / Material: Silver (.925) and acrylic