200 Escudos (Daimios of Omura) 1993 front 200 Escudos (Daimios of Omura) 1993 back
200 Escudos (Daimios of Omura) 1993 photo
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200 Escudos Daimios of Omura

1993 year
Copper-nickel 21.4 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1993
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
21.4 g
Diameter
36 mm
Thickness
2.80 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#6500
Rarity index
9%

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ENVIADOS DAIMIOS KIUSHU


少 1582
年 1590
使

Translation: Tenshō boy envoys

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 200 Escudos (Daimios of Omura) 1993 coin from Portugal is that it features an image of a traditional Japanese samurai warrior on one side, while the other side bears the portrait of King Carlos I of Portugal. This unique blend of Japanese and Portuguese cultures reflects the historical ties between the two nations, as Portugal was one of the first European countries to establish trade relations with Japan in the 16th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993 incm 1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Daimios of Omura) 1993 coin.