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Area: 922 square miles Population: 330,000
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This island group in the Atlantic was discovered in 1432 by the Portuguese, Cabral, named after the birds found on the islands the Hawk Islands taken possession of in 1445 in the name of Portugal and since then considered to be an interrogated part of the motherland, on which legitimate and exile governments set up bases and from where they were able to regain the motherland. The strategically important location of the island group should be able to prevent a fundamental change in the situation in the future.
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1795 Azores 20 Reis (Cu) - F
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Obverse crowned coat of arms. Reverse overstruck on Portugal 10 Reis, with wreath. Rare overstrike example with deep chocolate brown color, even in nature. Considering age, overstrike and issue, this coin is in fine condition. Tough to find in any shape. Solid rim and lots of character. (View image for more detail.)
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Price
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AZORCN20R795
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$18.00
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- To order click credit card icons below -
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A portion of the profits from this web site are donated to The Starcross Community, an organization providing love and care, in a home setting, to children afflicted with the AIDS virus.
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