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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
SSB,154.88
Denomination
macuta
, 8
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Crowned coat of arms at centre. Inscription around the edges.
(obverse)
Denomination surrounded by wreath at centre. Inscription around the edges.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Maria I, Queen of Portugal and Brazil
Ruler:
Pedro III, King of Portugal
Production date
1783
Production place
Issued in:
Guinea
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Diameter:
32 millimetres
Weight:
12.10 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
heraldry
plant
crown
Associated names
Named in inscription:
Maria I, Queen of Portugal and Brazil
Named in inscription:
Pedro III, King of Portugal
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Dorothea, Lady Banks
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Sarah Sophia Banks
Acquisition date
1818
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
SSB,154.88