1 Macuta - Maria II Countermark CROWNED SHIELD over `1/2 Macuta, Maria I`

€53,415.00
IssuerAngola
Year1837-1840
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Macuta (50)
CurrencyReal (18th century-1914)
CompositionCopper
Weight18.6 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#50.3, Gomes#M2 04.06
Obverse description
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMARIA·I·D·G·REGINAE·PORT·ET·D·GUINEÆ·
Reverse descriptionCountermark representing the coat of arms of Portugal, the Edict of March 21, 1837. The countermark doubles the value of the coin`s face value. Here, the coin is originally KM# 30, 1/2 macuta - José I, so the value of KM# 50.3 is 1 macuta.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAFRICA·PORTUGUEZA·1789 MACUTA 1/2
EdgeFull
Mint
MintageND (1837-1840)  - M2 04.06 - host date 1789 -
Catalog ID3010704070
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