200 Escudos Tanegashima; Silver
1993 year| Silver (.925) | 26.5 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 26.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#58709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
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 bordered on both sides by a circle of pearls.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
種子島 * TANEGASHIMA
INCM * 1543•1993 * E.BYRNE
Engraver: Eloísa Byrne
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 200 Escudos (Tanegashima; Silver) 1993 coin from Portugal features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the arrival of the Portuguese in Japan. The coin's reverse side depicts a Portuguese carrack, a type of ship used by the Portuguese during the Age of Exploration, alongside a traditional Japanese sailing vessel. This design symbolizes the cultural exchange and trade that took place between the two nations during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 incm | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Escudos (Tanegashima; Silver) 1993 coin.
