Description:
Obverse
Portuguese boat, probably a carrack or nau, close to the Japanese coast on the left, drawn according to the style of Namban art. Around above, name in latin and Japanese caracters of the landing island, south of Kyushu.
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 around, circle of pearls.
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