1998, Portugal (Republic). Silver 1000 Escudos "Misericordia Church" Coin. 28gm!
Mint Year: 1998 Reference: KM-713. Condition: UNCirculated! Denomination: 1000 Escudos - Quincentenary of Misericordia Church. Material: Silver (.500) Diameter: 40mm Weight: 28gm
The Misericórdia is a church located in Sé, Braga, Portugal. Built in 1562 it is considered the most important legacy of the Renaissance period in the city, despite the profound changes it suffered in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Portugal, officially the Portuguese Republic, is a country located mostly on the Iberian Peninsula, in southwestern Europe. It is the westernmost sovereign state of mainland Europe, being bordered to the west and south by the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and east by Spain. Its territory also includes the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira, both autonomous regions with their own regional governments. The official and national language is Portuguese.