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

1993 year
Gold (.917) 27.2 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
200 Escudos (200&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
27.2 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#106725
Rarity index
95%

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

Lettering:
ENVIADOS DAIMIOS KIUSHU
1582
1590

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1993 Portuguese 200 Escudos (Daimios of Omura; Gold) coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the cultural exchange between Portugal and Japan during the 16th century. The coin's reverse side depicts a Portuguese ship, while the obverse side features a Japanese daimyo (feudal lord) and his wife, highlighting the cultural exchange that took place between the two nations during that time period. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 20,000 minted, making it a sought-after piece for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993 incm 7000 - - - - - -

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; Gold) 1993 coin.