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1/2 Macuta - Maria II Countermark `CROWNED SHIELD` over `1/4 Macuta, Maria I`
Issuer Angola Year 1837 Type Standard circulation coin Value 1/2 Macuta (25) Currency Real (18th century-1914) Composition Copper Weight Dimensions 31 mm Thickness Shape and Technique Round Countermarked Orientation Engraver(s) In circulation to Reference(s) Gomes# M2 03.06, KM# 49.3
Obverse description Obverse script Latin Obverse lettering MARIA·I·D·G·REGINAE·PORT·ET·D·GUINEÆ· Reverse description Countermark 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 script Latin Reverse lettering AFRICA·PORTUGUEZA·1789
MACUTA
1/4 Edge Smooth Mint Mintage ND (1837) - Gomes#M2 03.06 - host date 1789 - Catalog ID 5319336280 Comments