Portuguese coat of arms on the left with value and date. To the right, a 16th century sailing ship on water representing the journey from Japan to Europe.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
1993
200 ESC
S.MACHADO
INCM
Reverse description
To the right, busts of 4 young men sent to Europe between 1582 and 1590, as representants of the christianized Daimios (Lords) of Kiushu. Legend to the left and next of a Roman column, the same in Japanese characters.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
ENVIADOS DAIMIOS KIUSHU
1582
1590
Edge
Reeded
Mint
incm Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage
1993 incm - BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated) - In sets only - 30 000 1993 incm - Proof - 20 000