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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1870,0507.15287
Denomination
macuta
, 1/4
Description
Copper coin.
(whole)
Coat of arms on crowned globe at centre. Inscription around the edges.
(obverse)
Denomination surrounded by flowers at centre. Inscription around the edges.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Joseph I, King of Portugal
Production date
1770
Production place
Issued in:
Guinea
Materials
copper
Dimensions
Diameter:
32 millimetres
Weight:
9.60 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
crown
heraldry
flower
Associated names
Named in inscription:
Joseph I, King of Portugal
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Dr Wilhelm Freudenthal
Acquisition date
1870
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1870,0507.15287