200 Escudos (Father Luis Frois, Gold) 1997 front 200 Escudos (Father Luis Frois, Gold) 1997 back
200 Escudos (Father Luis Frois, Gold) 1997 photo
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200 Escudos Father Luis Frois, Gold

1997 year
Gold (.917) 27.2 g 36 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
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
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#81955
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1532 - Pe. LUIS FROIS - 1597
HISTORIA DE JAPAM
ISABEL C. F.BRANCO

Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1997 Portugal 200 Escudos (Father Luis Frois, Gold) coin is that it features a unique design that honors the life and work of Father Luis Frois, a prominent Portuguese Jesuit priest and missionary who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in Japan during the 16th century. The coin's design includes an image of Father Frois, as well as several symbols and motifs that reflect his life and missionary work. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique design makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 INCM 1050 - - - - - -

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