Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
Obverse © A. Monge da Silva (CC0)
6 Macutas - Maria I and Pedro III
1784 year| Silver (.917) | 8.75 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Angola |
|---|---|
| Queen | Maria I with consort Pedro III (1777-1786) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1784 |
| Value | 6 Macutas (300) |
| Currency | Real (18th century-1914) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 8.75 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#53363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Denomination within laurel wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AFRICA·PORTUGUEZA·1784
MACUTAS
6
Translation: Portuguese Africa
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Macutas - Maria I and Pedro III 1784 coin from Angola is that it features a unique blend of Portuguese and African influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin bears the portrait of Queen Maria I of Portugal, while the reverse side features an image of King Pedro III of Portugal and the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Angola. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of Angola, which was a Portuguese colony at the time the coin was minted.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1784 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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