Portugal is located in the western part of the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Its capital is Lisbon.
Portugal emerged as a country in 1143, after a rebellion by Dom Afonso Henriques (Afonso I) against his own mother Countess of Portugal Teresa of León, regent of the County of Portugal and loyal to the Kingdom of León, at the Battle of São Mamede near the town of Guimarães, in June of 1128.
In the the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal evolved into a powerful nation and naval power. Famous explorers are Fernando Magellan (died during the first circumnavigation attempt of the world), Vasco da Gama (discovered the route to India) and Bartolomeu Dias (sailed around Africa). Portugal made many discoveries and established colonies all over the world. The most famous one is Brazil, but it also established colonies in Africa, such as Mozambique and Angola, and on other continents. Portugal also developed into the first global power and one of the biggest empires at that time.
A 1910 revolution deposed the monarchy. For most of the next six decades, repressive governments ran the country. In 1974, a military coup installed broad democratic reforms. On January 1, 1986, Portugal became the eleventh member of the European Economic Community. Wikidata: Q45
The Great Lisbon earthquake
1755 Commemorative medals › Historical medal: The Great Lisbon earthquake of the 1st of November 1755
Silver • 54.83 g • ⌀ 55 mm
Montagu# DD1,
N# 380804
200 ECU (Henrique o Navegador)
1991 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - Henry the Navigator
Gold (.9167) • 8.485 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
X# 23,
N# 106414
2½ ECU (João II)
1992 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Navigator's series - D. Joao II
Copper-nickel • 16.5 g • ⌀ 34 mm
X# 24,
N# 43100
25 ECU (João II)
1992 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Navigator's series - D. João II
Silver (.925) • 28 g • ⌀ 37 mm
X# 25,
N# 136155
200 ECU (João II)
1992 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - João II
Gold (.9166) • 8.485 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
X# 26,
N# 106415
2½ ECU (Bartolomeu Dias)
1993 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Navigators - Bartolomeu Dias
Copper-nickel • 16.5 g • ⌀ 34 mm
X# 28,
N# 44053
25 ECU (Bartolomeu Dias)
1993 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - Bartolomeu Dias
Silver (.925) • 28 g • ⌀ 37 mm
X# 29,
N# 106043
200 ECU (Bartolomeu Dias)
1993 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - Bartolomeu Dias
Gold (.9167) • 8.485 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
X# 30,
N# 106418
2½ ECU (D. Manuel I)
1994 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Conqueror Manuel I
Copper-nickel • 16.5 g • ⌀ 34 mm
X# 33,
N# 55336
25 ECU (Manuel I)
1994 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - King Manuel I
Silver (.925) • 28 g • ⌀ 37 mm
X# 34,
N# 106044
2½ ECU (Vasco da Gama)
1995 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Navigators - Vasco da Gama
Copper-nickel • 16.50 g • ⌀ 34 mm
X# 48,
N# 23901
25 ECU (Vasco da Gama)
1995 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - Vasco da Gama
Silver (.925) • 28 g • ⌀ 37 mm
X# 49,
N# 106045
200 ECU (Vasco da Gama)
1995 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - Vasco da Gama
Gold (.9167) • 8.425 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
X# 50,
N# 106435
25 ECU (Pedro Alvares Cabral)
1996 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - Pedro Alvares Cabral
Silver (.925) • 28 g • ⌀ 37 mm
X# 53,
N# 106046
200 ECU (Pedro Alvares Cabral)
1996 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - Pedro Alvares Cabral
Gold (.9167) • 8.485 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
X# 54,
N# 106433
25 ECU (Fernão de Magalhães)
1997 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - Fernão de Magalhães
Silver (.925) • 28 g • ⌀ 37 mm
X# 58,
N# 106048
200 ECU (Fernão de Magalhães)
1997 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - Fernão de Magalhães
Gold (.9167) • 8.485 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
X# 59,
N# 106438
25 ECU (Afonso de Albuquerque)
1998 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - Afonso de Albuquerque
Silver (.925) • 28 g • ⌀ 37 mm
X# 62,
N# 106051
200 ECU (Afonso de Albuquerque)
1998 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Europe and the New World - Afonso de Albuquerque
Gold (.9166) • 8.485 g • ⌀ 23.5 mm
X# 63,
N# 106429
Euro (2002-date)
100 Cents = 1 Euro
50 Euro (Leonor de Portugal)
1998 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro: Mothers of Europe, €200, 50 and 5 Series – Mothers of Europe - Leonor de Portugal
Silver (.925) • 28 g • ⌀ 37 mm
X# 72,
N# 106056
ECU (1979-1999)
100 Centecu = 1 ECU
1 ECU
1999 Fantasy items › ECU & Pre 1999 Euro
Silver • 16 g • ⌀ 30 mm
N# 26259