1/2 Macuta - Maria II Countermark `CROWNED SHIELD` over `1/4 Macuta, José`

€53,398.00
IssuerAngola
Year1837
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Macuta (25)
CurrencyReal (18th century-1914)
CompositionCopper
Weight9 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gomes#M2 03, KM#49.1
Obverse description
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJOSEPHUS·I·D·G·REX·P·ET·D·GUINE·
Reverse descriptionCountermark representing the coat of arms of Portugal, it is the Edict of March 21, 1837. The countermark doubles the value of the face value of the coin. Here, the coin is originally the KM# 10, 1/4 macuta - José I, so the value of the KM# 49.1 is 1/2 macuta
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·AFRICA·PORTUGUEZA·1763· MACUTA 1/4
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1837)  - Gomes#M2 03.01 - host date 1762 -
ND (1837)  - Gomes#M2 03.02 - host date 1763 -
ND (1837)  - Gomes#M2 03.03 - host date 1770 -
ND (1837)  - Gomes#M2 03.04 - host date 1771 -
Catalog ID8735913600
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