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

€53,402.00
IssuerAngola
Year1837
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Macuta (25)
CurrencyReal (18th century-1914)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Countermarked
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gomes#M2 03.06, KM#49.3
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# 29, 1/4 macuta - Maria I, so the value of KM# 49.3 is 1/2 macuta
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAFRICA·PORTUGUEZA·1789 MACUTA 1/4
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (1837)  - Gomes#M2 03.06 - host date 1789 -
Catalog ID5319336280
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