200 Escudos (Namban Art; Platinum) 1993 front 200 Escudos (Namban Art; Platinum) 1993 back
200 Escudos (Namban Art; Platinum) 1993 photo
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200 Escudos Namban Art; Platinum

1993 year
Platinum (.999) 31.12 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
Platinum (.999)
Weight
31.12 g
Diameter
36 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#106732
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Namban art. Depicts trade between Portugal and Japan, and Portugal acting as intermediaries in Asian trade.

Lettering:
南蛮文化
ARTE NAMBAN
1543 · 1639
ISABEL C. - F. BRANCO
INCM

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1993 Portuguese 200 Escudos Namban Art Platinum coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the art of the Namban people, who were a group of Japanese artists who were active in the 16th century and were known for their distinctive style that blended traditional Japanese art with Western techniques and motifs. The coin's design is a nod to this rich cultural heritage and is a rare example of a coin that celebrates the intersection of Eastern and Western artistic traditions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993 incm 2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Namban Art; Platinum) 1993 coin.