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:
IssuerPortugal
PeriodThird Republic (1974-date)
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Year1992
Value1000 Escudos (1000 PTE)
CurrencyEscudo (1911-2001)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight27 g
Diameter40 mm
Thickness2.6 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized28 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
INCMLisbon, 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 in an article while I was trying to buy this coin.
Now the coin….
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Truly the design is awesome.
Coins like this just leaves you in awe at the design geometry
Of course, boats.
!HUG
A Caravel ship, it's about time the lowly La Pinta get some recognition and credit assuming the 1492 is referring to Columbus' first voyage. At 0.500 it's good enough for me. Portugal has minted quite a lot of coins with ships, this is just one of many.
Obrigato!
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That's pretty awesome @silverd510! There's just something about those old ships that really grabs you, right? The craftsmanship is next level, and I totally get why you're drawn to them.The Portuguese 1992 commemorative 1000 Escudis silver coin is a real gem in your collection. I happen to have the same coin HERE:
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(I must have been a pirate in a previous life…..)This phrase caught my attention.
I like everything related to reincarnation, in fact I believe in it. Listening to a video it said that there is evidence, some children begin to speak in a language different from their own, it is analyzed, regressions are made and they have indeed been reincarnated, it is a fascinating subject, so possibly you were a man of the sea.
I wish you a happy day