Afternoon everyone ….
I must have been a pirate in a previous life…..
Because every time I see a ship on a coin or round, I’m immediately drawn to it and want to own it. There’s just something amazing about the old school ships and vessels. Or maybe it’s my understanding of what kind of craftsmanship it takes to make such a beautiful creation.
Either way they are awesome…
So today I bring you yet another coin that has a ship on it. It’s a Portuguese 1992 commemorative 1000 Escudis silver coin.
Here is some info on the coin from Numista:
Issuer Portugal
Period Third Republic (1974-date)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1992
Value 1000 Escudos (1000 PTE)
Currency Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 27 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness 2.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 28 February 2002
Commemorative issue
Encounter of Two Worlds
Series: System 1981-2001
Obverse
Shield within globe in center of assorted emblems around border
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
· 1000 ESC ·
Reverse
Ship within map and circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENCONTRO DE DOIS MUNDOS
1492 - 1992
Edge
Reeded
Mint
INCM Lisbon, Portugal
There were 350,000 of these struck. But from what I read nearly 200,000 were later melted down. I cannot confirm that, it was something that was an article while I was trying to buy this coin.
Now the coin….
I'm right there with you. Those ship coins call to me as well, and Portugal knows how to make a nice ship coin.
!BBH
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Ooh, I really like the back of that. Reminds me of one of my slot games that I play.
Hehehe!
Ships are truly interesting. There is something about the seas and oceans!
A beautiful coin, @silverd510 . That one is special, with all the crests! I think it is the only one with it!
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"Sail ho!"
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I love the back with all the cost of arms !BBH
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First the coin then the song..