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11/4 Meticais - Maria II
| Issuer | Portuguese Colonial Administration (Mozambique) |
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| Year | 1835 |
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| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Irregular rectangular cast gold flan bearing a crowned royal cypher 'M' for Queen Maria II, rendered in relief at center within a beaded oval cartouche. The monogram is boldly incuse-cast, exhibiting the characteristic rough surface texture of a hand-cast piece. The surrounding field is uneven and granular, typical of Mozambique cast gold currency of the period. No additional legend or device appears on this face. |
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| Reverse description | Irregular rectangular cast gold reverse displaying the denomination '1 1/4' incised in crude numerals at center, flanked on each side by a small circular punch mark serving as an assay or control stamp. The numerals are deeply cut into the rough gold surface in a primitive style consistent with locally produced cast currency. The field is unworked and irregular, reflecting the artisanal casting technique employed in Mozambique under Portuguese colonial administration. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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