Portugal, Third Republic, Proof issue, (1494-1994), Silver, 1000 Escudos, Commemorative issue 500th Annviersary of the Treaty of Tordesillas, Series of System 1981-2001, Obv. Quinas, the coat of arms of the Portuguese Empire, above value. Rev. Map of the world on a scroll, divided by the lettering "TRATADO DE TORDESILHAS". A cross on the left, behind the scroll, representing the Spanish Empire and a sceptre on the right, wrapped in the scroll representing the Portuguese Empire. 28.00grams, Extremely Fine.