14 Macuta, Portuguese Guinea, 1762

1/4 Macuta, Portuguese Guinea, 1762

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 1/4 macuta coin
Portuguese Guinea, present day Guinea-Bissau, 1762
Obverse Image: Coat of arms of Portugal with crown atop.
Obverse Text: JOSEPHUS I D G REX P ET D GUINE
Reverse Image: Flowers around text.
Reverse Text: 1762 / AFRICA PORTUGUEZA / MACU TA 1/4
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1762
place used
Portuguese Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Physical Description
copper (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.15 cm x 3.18 cm; 1/16 in x 1 1/4 in
ID Number
NU.NU60410.0054
catalog number
NU60410.0054
accession number
222037
Credit Line
Catherine Bullowa
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West African Currency
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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