Portugal 100 Escudos 1986-8 P179 Unc
The subject of this 100 escudos note is Fernando Pessoa, considered one of the greatest poets in the Portuguese language.(P179) Born in 1888 he died at the age of 47 in 1935. He was a prolific writer and has been described as one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century. His portrait, wearing his trademark hat, appears on the front and rosebuds feature on the back. Crisp Uncirculated.