200 Escudos coin from Portugal (Portuguese Republic, República Portuguesa). The coin was circulated in 1993 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Portugal
Continents: Europe
Groupings: Southern Europe
Denomination: 200 Escudos
Value: 200 escudos (200 PTE)
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Year: 1993
Numismatic period: Escudo (1911 - 2001)
Year demonetized: Yes
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 36 mm.
Thickness: 2.80 mm.
Weight: 21.4 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Obverse: 16th century sail ship representing the journey from Japan to Europe
Obverse lettering: REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 1993 200 ESC S.MACHADO INCM
Reverse: 4 young men sent to Europe between 1582 and 1590 as representants of the christianized Daimios (Lords) of Kiushu
Reverse lettering: ENVIADOS DAIMIOS KIUSHU 天 正 少 1582 年 1590 使 節
Reverse translation: Tenshō boy envoys
Edge: Reeded
ℹ Themes: Coat of Arms, Boat and ship
