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200 Escudos Daimios of Omura
1993 yearCopper-nickel | 21.4 g | 36 mm |
Issuer | Portugal |
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Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
Year | 1993 |
Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
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 |
Numista | N#6500 |
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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
天
正
少 1582
年 1590
使
節
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 |
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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.