200 Escudos Daimios of Omura, Silver

€1.00
IssuerPortugal
Year1993
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value200 Escudos (200 PTE)
CurrencyEscudo (1911-2001)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight26.5 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#667a, Gomes#R108.02
Obverse descriptionPortuguese 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 letteringREPUBLICA PORTUGUESA 1993 200 ESC S.MACHADO INCM
Reverse descriptionTo 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 letteringENVIADOS DAIMIOS KIUSHU 1582 1590
EdgeReeded
Mintincm
Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage1993 incm - BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated) - In sets only - 30 000
1993 incm - Proof - 20 000
Catalog ID3880208410
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