200 Escudos Espingarda; Silver
1993 year| Silver (.925) | 26.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 26.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#106676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Espingarda - Mounted cavalry man shooting rifle
the chinese characters mean "iron" and "gun"
Lettering:
鉄砲
INCM A.MARINHO
ESPINGARDA
1543·1575
INCM
A. MARINHO
Engraver: António Marinho
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos (Espingarda; Silver) 1993 coin from Portugal features an image of a gun on its reverse side, which is unusual for a coin. The coin was designed by artist José Aurélio, and the gun depicted is a 16th-century Portuguese matchlock called an "espingarda." The inclusion of a weapon on the coin was meant to symbolize the importance of military power in Portugal's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 INCM | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Espingarda; Silver) 1993 coin.
