4 Macutas - Pedro V Countermark CROWNED SHIELD over "2 Macutas, João Prince" ND
1853 year| Copper | 35.2 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| King | Pedro V (1853-1861) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 4 Macutas (200) |
| Currency | Real (18th century-1914) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 35.2 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Countermark representing the coat of arms of Portugal, the Edict of March 1, 1853.
The countermark doubles the face value of the coin.
Here, the coin is originally KM# 46, 2 macutas - João VI, so the value of KM# 55 is 4 macutas.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AFRICA·PORTUGUEZA·1816
MACUTAS
2
Edge
Full
Comment
The same dies were used in 1837 and 1853Just for the sake of tidiness, only the coins of D. João Príncipe (1814/1815/1816) were considered in this reign.