Portugal 1999 200 escudos KM-718
This specimen was lot 31161 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $2,640. The catalog description[1] noted, "Portugal: Republic gold Proof "Brazil - Ship" 200 Escudos 1999-INCM PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. Struck on the cusp of the 500th anniversary of Portugal's claim on Brazil, this piece exhibits native tribesmen and a Portuguese sailing vessel. From the Paramount Collection." This is one of many NCLT's issued to celebrate the glories of Portugal's past. It was issued in copper-nickel, silver and gold.
Recorded mintage: unknown but common in copper-nickel, 10,000 in silver and 1,000 in gold.
Specification: KM 718: copper-nickel, 36 mm diameter; KM 718a: 26.50 g, 0.925 fine silver; KM 718b: 27.20 g, 0.916 fine gold, AGW 0.8016 oz.
Catalog reference: copper-nickel: KM 718, silver: KM 718a, gold: KM 718b, Fr-196.
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- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins: Signature Auction 3096, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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