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10 Macutas - Maria I
1796 year| Silver (.917) | 14.55 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I (1786-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | 10 Macutas (500) |
| Currency | Real (18th century-1914) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 14.55 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AFRICA·PORTUGUEZA·1796
MACUTAS
10
Translation: Portuguese Africa
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 10 Macutas - Maria I 1796 coin from Angola was minted during the reign of Queen Maria I of Portugal, who ruled from 1777 to 1816. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during her reign to help stabilize the Portuguese economy, which had been struggling due to the country's involvement in the Seven Years' War. The coin's design features an image of the queen on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. It's made of silver (.917) and weighs 14.55 grams. Despite its age, this coin is still considered a standard circulation coin and can be found in many coin collections today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | 24000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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