Portugal, Proof silver coin 100 Escudos 1995 D. António, Prior of Crato, 1595-1995 4th centenary of death, with Case, KM 680a
Portugal, proof silver coin of 100 Escudos 1995 D. António Prior of Crato 1595 - 1995, Proof silver coin with case 100$00 1995 commemorating the 4th centenary of the death of D. António Prior of Crato 1595 - 1995, Special issue of Imprensa Nacional Casa da Coin (INCM), World Coins Portugal KM#680a. D. António, Prior of Crato, (better known by the nickname of the Prior of Crato, the Fighter or the Independentist, due to the emphasis placed on the recovery of Portugal's independence), was the natural son of Infante D. Luís and grandson of Manuel I, having been one of the pretenders to the Portuguese throne during the succession crisis of 1580. He was acclaimed king of Portugal, on the island of Terceira in the Azores, but never reached the throne of Portugal.