200 Escudos Father Luis Frois, Silver
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 26.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| 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 | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#67488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1532 - Pe. LUIS FROIS - 1597
HISTORIA DE JAPAM
ISABEL C. F.BRANCO
Engravers: Isabel Carriço, Fernando Branco
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1997 Portuguese 200 Escudos silver coin featuring Father Luis Frois is that it was minted to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Father Frois' arrival in Japan. Father Frois was a prominent Jesuit missionary who played a significant role in the spread of Christianity in Japan during the 16th century. The coin's design features an image of Father Frois on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 INCM | 5050 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Father Luis Frois, Silver) 1997 coin.
