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2 Macutas - João Prince Regent
| Copper | 35.2 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Regent | João (1799-1816) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1815-1819 |
| Value | 2 Macutas (100) |
| Currency | Real (18th century-1914) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 35.2 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AFRICA·PORTUGUEZA·1816
MACUTAS
2
Translation:
Portuguese Africa 1816
Macutas
2
Edge
Full
Comment
Struck at the Rio de Janeiro Mint for circulation throughout Portuguese AfricaThey have used old coins of "1 MACUTA"
Interesting fact
The João Prince Regent 2 Macutas coin from Angola, which was minted between 1815 and 1819, features an image of Prince João, who was the regent of the Kingdom of Portugal during that time. The coin was made of copper and weighs 35.2 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Angola, as the country was in the process of transitioning from a colony of Portugal to an independent nation. This coin serves as a reminder of that tumultuous period in Angola's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1815 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1816 | 3175 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Macutas - João Prince Regent 1815-1819 coin.
