1 Macuta - Pedro V (Countermark CROWNED SHIELD over "½ Macuta, João Prince") ND (1853) front 1 Macuta - Pedro V (Countermark CROWNED SHIELD over "½ Macuta, João Prince") ND (1853) back
1 Macuta - Pedro V (Countermark CROWNED SHIELD over "½ Macuta, João Prince") ND (1853) photo

1 Macuta - Pedro V Countermark CROWNED SHIELD over "½ Macuta, João Prince" ND

1853 year
Copper 7.8 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Angola
King
Pedro V (1853-1861)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1853
Value
1 Macuta (50)
Currency
Real (18th century-1914)
Composition
Copper
Weight
7.8 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Countermarked
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#53448
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

COUNTER MARK OVER VALUE

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AFRICA.PORTUGUEZA.1814
MACUTA
1/2

Edge

Plain

Comment

The same dies were used in 1837 and 1853
Just for the sake of tidiness, only the coins of D. João Príncipe (1814/1815/1816) were considered in this reign.