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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1870,0507.15288
Denomination
macuta
, 1
Description
Bronze coin.
(whole)
Crowned coat of arms of Portugal at centre. Inscription around the edges.
(obverse)
Value surrounded by flowers at centre. Inscription around the edges.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Joseph I, King of Portugal
Production date
1762
Production place
Issued in:
Guinea
Materials
bronze
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
Portuguese colonial issue
Location
Not on display
Subjects
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
1870,0507.15288
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
HSBC.1889
(Money Gallery Exhibited)