200 Escudos
Portuguese 200 Escudos - Garcia de Orta
Portugal · 1991
The obverse features the Portuguese coat of arms over a map of India and the text 'REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA'. The reverse displays a portrait of Garcia de Orta, a Renaissance botanist and physician.
- Country
- Portugal
- Year
- 1991
- Denomination
- 200 Escudos
- Metal
- Copper-Nickel
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Overview
The obverse features the Portuguese coat of arms over a map of India and the text 'REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA'. The reverse displays a portrait of Garcia de Orta, a Renaissance botanist and physician.
Historical significance
This coin commemorates Garcia de Orta (1501–1568), a pioneer of tropical medicine who worked in India. It was part of a series celebrating the Portuguese Discoveries and the historical link between Portugal and the Indian subcontinent.
Estimated value
$1.50 - $4.00 USD (Circulated condition)
Care & preservation
Keep in a cool, dry place. Handle by the edges to avoid transferring skin oils. Avoid cleaning with abrasive chemicals or cloths, as this can damage the numismatic value.
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