Portuguese boat, probably a carrack or nau, close to the Japanese coast on the left, drawn in the style of Namban art. Around above, the name in Latin and the name of the island in Japanese south of Kyushu and at bottom the date of the landing and coin issuing date bordered by a circle of pearls.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
200 ESCUDOS
Reverse description
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.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
種子島 * TANEGASHIMA
INCM * 1543•1993 * E.BYRNE
Edge
Reeded
Mint
incm Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage
1993 incm - BNC (Brilliant Non Circulated) - In Sets Only - 22 000 1993 incm - Proof - 22 000