Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
200 Escudos St. Francisco Xavier
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 21.2 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 21.2 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
The bust of the Jesuit Saint Francis Xavier by a Japanese painter from Kobe, emblem of the Society of Jesus to the right and his dates of birth and death at the bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S. FRANCISCO XAVIER
IHS
• 1506 – 1552 •
Engraver: Raul de Sousa Machado
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos coin featuring St. Francisco Xavier was part of a series of commemorative coins issued by Portugal in 1997 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the death of the saint. The coin's design features an image of St. Francisco Xavier on the obverse, while the reverse features a map of the Far East, where the saint traveled and spread Christianity during his missionary work.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 INCM | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (St. Francisco Xavier) 1997 coin.
