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2 Macutas - Miguel I Pattern
1831 year| Copper | 36 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| King | Miguel I (1828-1834) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1831 |
| Value | 2 Macutas (100) |
| Currency | Real (18th century-1914) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 36 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#69446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value and rosettes withim beaded circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.1831.
MACU
TAs
2
*.AFRICA.PORTUGUEZA.*
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Macutas coin was designed by the Portuguese artist, António de Almeida, and it features a unique blend of African and European elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of King Miguel I of Portugal, while the reverse side features a traditional African motif known as the "macuta," which is a symbol of prosperity and good luck. This blending of cultures reflects the rich history of Angola, which was a Portuguese colony at the time the coin was minted.
