Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
1 Onça / 6 Cruzados - Maria II
| Silver (.666) | 28.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| King | Maria II (1834-1853) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1843-1845 |
| Value | 6 Cruzados (2400) |
| Currency | Real (1706-1910) |
| Composition | Silver (.666) |
| Weight | 28.5 g |
| Thickness | 4.5 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#56981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
The lettering inside an square made with irregular dashes and two stars in oposite corners. Words ONÇ (ounce) 6 Cr (6 Cruzados)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONÇA *
* 6 Cr
Interesting fact
The 1 Onça / 6 Cruzados coin from Mozambique, issued during the reign of Queen Maria II (1843-1845), was part of a series of coins that were minted to address a currency shortage in the country. The coin was made of silver (.666) and weighed 28.5 grams, which was a significant size for a coin at that time. Despite its size, the coin was widely used in Mozambique and was also accepted as legal tender in other parts of the Portuguese Empire. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1843 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Onça / 6 Cruzados - Maria II 1843-1845 coin.
