200 Escudos 1978 Navy
Portugal
1978
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$60.09
Based on Silver spot price ($80.83/oz) · 92.5% purity · 25g
Updated 5:37 PM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Portugal |
| Years Minted | 1978 |
| Composition | 92.5% silver |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the coat of arms of Portugal and inscriptions including the country name and year.
Reverse
Depicts a sailing ship representing the Portuguese Navy, with commemorative inscriptions.
History & Notable Facts
This 1978 200 Escudos coin was struck in .925 silver to commemorate Portugal's naval heritage, featuring a detailed caravel on its obverse that echoes the Age of Discovery.
Weighing 25 grams and measuring 34 millimeters across, it was produced at the Lisbon Mint as part of a series honoring military branches. The reverse shows a simple coat of arms, but the edge lettering includes the date and denomination, a nod to traditional Portuguese designs. Mintage figures are unclear; records from that era were often inconsistent.
I've seen plenty of these over the years, and they're solid examples of late 20th-century commemoratives, though the shine wears off quickly if mishandled. As for myths, no, it won't bring you good luck at sea—just a nice piece of history.
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