Portugal 200 Escudos, 1993
Daimios of Omura
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Escudo
(1911 – 2001)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
200 Escudos
Year
1993
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
21.4
Diameter (mm)
36
Thickness (mm)
2.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
200 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1993. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 36 mm and weighs 21.4 g.
- Obverse
- Portuguese Coat of Arms on the left with value and date. To the righ, a 16th century sail ship on water representing the journey from Japan to Europe.
- Reverse
- To the right, busts of 4 young men sent to Europe between 1582 and 1590 as representants of the christianized Daimios (Lords) of Kiushu. Legend to the left and next to a Roman colmn, the same in Japanese characters (Tenshō boy envoys)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 incm | 1M | € 1,60 | € 2,20 | € 2,40 | € 3,30 | € 3,30 |
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