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1988 Portuguese Prestige Proof Sets 1488 |
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The Golden Era of Portuguese Discoveries
The central theme of the prestige proof sets was the era when Portuguese navigators were leading the world in the discovery of new lands.
Series 1: 1987 to 1988
Africa Unveiled 1434 - 1488, featuring great Portuguese voyages of discovery and maritime explorations along the western coast of Africa.
Issued to mark the 500th anniversary of the rounding of Cape of Good Hope by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488.
1988 100 Escudos Silver. Gil Eanes Cabo Bojador 1434.
1988 100 Escudos Palladium. Nuno Tristão Rio Gambia 1446.
1987 100 Escudos Gold. Diogo Cao 1486. A longitude of 22.13.6 is shown.
1988 100 Escudos Platinum. Bartelemeu Dias Cabo da Boa Esperança 1488.
Specifications
All coins are of 100 escudo denomination.
Metal | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | AMW |
Gold | 34 | 24 | 916.7 | 0.70 |
Palladium | 34 | 31.119 | 999.5 | 1.0 |
Platinum | 34 | 31.119 | 999.5 | 1.0 |
Silver | 34 | 16.5 | 925 | 0.49 |
Prices & Availability
All prices on our websites are subject to fluctuation and availability. Please check before ordering.
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
Date | Description | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ | Price € |
1987 - 1988 | 500th anniversary of rounding of Cape of Good Hope by Bartomoleu Dias in 1488 | 2,000 | Ask | £2,325 | $4,025 | €2,976 |
Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.
Avail = Availability
Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.
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