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Object Type: coin
Museum number: SSB,154.78
Denomination: macuta, 10
Description: Silver coin. (whole); Crowned coat of arms at centre. Inscription around the edges. (obverse); Value surrounded by wreath at centre. Inscription around the edges. (reverse)
Authority: Ruler: Joseph I, King of Portugal
Production date: 1763
Production place: Issued in: Guinea
Materials: silver
Dimensions: Diameter: 34 millimetres; Weight: 14.69 grammes
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Location: Not on display
Subjects: leaf (wreath); heraldry (coat of arms)
Associated names: Named in inscription: Joseph I, King of Portugal
Associated places: Emblem of: Portugal (coat of arms)
Acquisition name: Donated by: Dorothea, Lady Banks
Previous owner: Previous owner/ex-collection: Sarah Sophia Banks
Acquisition date: 1818
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: SSB,154.78

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