Portugal – 1992 – 200 Escudos – Christopher Columbus – New World – Gold – Proof – NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo

Portugal – 1992 – 200 Escudos – Christopher Columbus – New World – Gold – Proof – NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo – Cert 1756389-002

A representative gold coin issued by Portugal to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. This 200-escudo coin from 1992, part of the “New World – America” series, features the Portuguese coat of arms with nautical symbols on the obverse and a portrait of Christopher Columbus on the reverse. In NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo, this specimen is distinguished by a strong contrast between the matte relief and the deep mirror finish.

Highlights

• Portugal 1992 – Anniversary edition “New World – America”

• NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo in sealed holder

• 200 Escudos gold coin commemorating the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America

• Limited edition of only 6,000 proof copies.

• Certification: NGC 1756389-002 – Verify online

Technical data

• Country: Portugal

• Year: 1992

• Face value: 200 Escudos

• Metal: Gold .917

• Weight: 27.20 g

• Fine weight: 24.94 g (0.8019 oz AGW)

• Diameter: 36 mm

• Minting quality: Proof

• Mint: INCM – Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda, Lisbon

• Mintage: 6,000

• Obverse: Portuguese coat of arms with nautical instruments and denomination 200$00

• Reverse: Portrait of Christopher Columbus with ships and map section of Hispaniola

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