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Description:
Obverse
Coat of arms of Portugal surmounted by the Cross of the Order of Christ, value below. Separated by a circle, the legend around with the date and a beaded circle.
Reverse
Map of the coasts of Newfoundland, a ship, caravel with lateen sails, sailing towards the left. On the right, the arms of the Cortes Reais, around, beaded circle. The dates refer to the exploration by Gaspar Corte Real of Newfoundland.
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