Nicole's Collection

Portugal pick 187a: 500 Escudos from 1997

17.4.1997. Violet and brown on multicolor underprint. Joao de Barros at right, crowned shields on global view at upper center, angels below at left and right in underprint. Ch. 13. Back: Allegory of the Portuguese Discoveries at left center, illustrations from the Grammer at lef Watermark: João de Barros. 6 signature varieties.