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200 Escudos Tanegashima; Gold
1993 year| Gold (.917) | 27.2 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 | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 27.2 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#105934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms on the left, on the right the sea stylized as in Namban art, a compass. Name of the country and value around, circle of pearls.
Lettering:
種子島 * TANEGASHIMA
INCM * 1543•1993 * E.BYRNE
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Engraver: Eloísa Byrne
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1993 Portuguese 200 Escudos Tanegashima Gold coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Portuguese in Japan. The coin's reverse side depicts a Portuguese ship, the "Tanegashima," which was used by the Portuguese explorer Fernão Mendes Pinto in the 16th century to establish trade relations between Portugal and Japan. The coin's obverse side features the Portuguese coat of arms and the inscription "Portugal 1993." This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 10,000 coins minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 incm | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Tanegashima; Gold) 1993 coin.
