Portugal 200 Escudos, 1993

Daimios of Omura; Silver

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Escudo (1911 – 2001)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 200 Escudos
Year 1993
Ruler Third Republic (1974–9999)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 26.5
Diameter (mm) 36
Demonetized Yes

Description

200 Escudos from Portugal. Issued in 1993. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 36 mm and weighs 26.5 g.

Obverse
Portuguese coat of arms on the left with value and date. To the right, a 16th century sailing 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 of a Roman column, the same in Japanese characters.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
1993 incm 30K € 17,00 BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated) - In sets only 37%
1993 incm 20K € 25,00 Proof 70%

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