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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 1906,1103.224
Denomination: macuta, 1/4
Description: Countermarked copper coin. (whole); Crowned coat of arms of Portugal at centre. Inscription around the edges. (obverse); Denomination surrounded by flowers at centre. Inscription around the edges. Countermark with coat of arms at centre. (reverse)
Authority: Ruler: Joseph I, King of Portugal
Production date: 1762
Production place: Issued in: Guinea
Materials: copper
Dimensions: Diameter: 37 millimetres; Weight: 7.30 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location: Not on display
Subjects: heraldry; flower
Associated names: Named in inscription: Joseph I, King of Portugal
Acquisition name: Donated by: Dr Frederick Parkes Weber
Acquisition date: 1906
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1906,1103.224

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