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Portuguese Discoveries and Europe of the Enlightenment
1983 year| Silver (.999) (minimum) | 30 g | 40 mm |
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Banco Pinto & Sotto Mayor |
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1983 |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (minimum) |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1983 |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#322994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mythical figure that has elements representing the continuity of life and the symbol of Agarta which means wisdom, absolute knowledge and art. Below, the twelve stars of the European Community. 2 silver hallmarks, one official and another of the mint.
Engraver: Manuel Moreira dos Santos
Designer: Charters de Almeida
Edge
Plain
Lettering: serial number of medal and total number of medals minted
Comment
This medal is part of a luxury 999 silver medal series issued with a total of 4,000 in 1983 by the now defunct Portuguese and Oporto based bank Banco Pinto & Sotto Mayor and which includes 5 further traditional silver proof medals of 40 mm diameter, 999 silver and 30 grs of weight, each by different designers and a single stamped and then hand finished, 8 cm wide medal. The mint for the proof coins was the jeweler Manuel Moreira dos Santos. Please see Banco Pinto Sotto Mayor Series for the other 5 silver proof coins and the hand finished medal.Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Portuguese Discoveries and Europe of the Enlightenment 1983 item.
