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The monarchy‑period coins that circulated in Angola form a historically significant numismatic group, comprising copper and silver issues from the reign of King Pedro II to the end of the monarchy under King Carlos I. These include denominations expressed in réis and macutas, as well as silver multiples specifically intended for use in Angola, reflecting the economic and administrative needs of the colonial period. Notable pieces include the copper coins countermarked with the crowned escutcheon applied during the reign of Queen Maria II under the Edict of 21 March 1837, which doubled the face value of earlier issues to address the shortage of local currency. Also included are the copper coins of mainland Portugal dated 1871 to 1874 from the reign of King Luís I, whose circulation in Angola was authorised by the Ministry of Finance on 24 January 1871. In the late nineteenth century, during the reign of King Carlos I, additional crowned‑escutcheon countermarks were applied to silver coins destined for circulation in Angola, as established by Ordinance No. 527 of 31 December 1895. Together, these issues illustrate the diversity of coinage, monetary reforms and local adaptations that characterised Angola’s monetary system during the monarchy.
Portuguese Africa, coin of 1/4 Macuta 1762 copper D. José I, pearly Cross, 71 pearls in the circle, World Coins Angola KM 10
Coin of 1/4 Macuta, dated 1763, in copper, from the reign of King José I (1750–1777), Angola. Variant with 72 pearls, five pearls on the outer arches of the crown, simple cross, and joined “ET” in the legend. Classified as World Coins – Angola, KM#10. There are six to seven known variants, differing in the number of pearls on the crown and around the cross, as well as between a simple cross and a beaded cross. The variant with joined “ET” in the legend is, in my view, one of the scarcest. The 1/4 Macuta coin of 1763, in copper, from the reign of King José I, belongs to the group of coins ordered to be struck for circulation in the former Portuguese colony of Angola by King José I of Portugal (1750–1777), known as “the Reformer.” He was the twenty-sixth King of Portugal, born in 1714, and reigned from 1750 until his death in 1777. His wife was Queen Mariana Victoria of Bourbon.
Angola coin of 1/4 Macuta 1763 copper D. José I, pearly cross, 70 Pearls, "ET" separate, World Coins Angola KM#10. Discover our catalog of available coins for your collection of coins minted by the King of Portugal José I (1750-1777)
Portuguese Africa, coin of 1/4 Macuta 1770 copper D. José I, Single Cross, 68 Pearls, "ET" united, World Coins Angola KM#10. Discover our coin catalog available for your collection of coins from the Portuguese Ex-Colonies and Coins from the Portuguese Monarchy.
Africa Portuguese Angola, big copper coin of 1 Macuta dated 1763, from the reign of King José I (Portugal, 1750–1777). Former Portuguese colony of Angola. (Variant with 72 pearls, 5 pearls on the outer arcs of the crown, “ET” in the legend joined). World Coins Angola KM#12. King José I (1750–1777), nicknamed “The Reformer”, was the 26th King of Portugal. He was born in 1714 and reigned from 1750 until his death in 1777. His wife was Mariana Victoria of Bourbon.
Portuguese Africa, coin of 1 Macuta 1770 copper D. José I, Angola, World Coins Angola KM#12
Rare copper coin of 1/4 Macuta 1814 of D. João Príncipe Regente, Angola, Africa Portuguese former colony of Angola, World Coins Angola KM#44
Rare copper coin of 1/2 Macuta 1814 of D. João Príncipe Regente, Portuguese former colony of Angola, World Coins Angola KM#45
Angola coin of 2 Macutas 1815 copper D. João Príncipe Regente, Recoined on 1 Macuta of D. José I, World Coins Angola KM#47
Angola, silver coin of 8 Macutas 1796, from the former Portuguese colony of Angola, issued during the reign of Queen Maria I “Widow” (1786–1799) – World Coins Angola KM#34. Queen Maria I, known as “The Pious”, was the twenty-seventh monarch of Portugal. She was born in 1734 and reigned from 1750 until her death in 1816. She married King Peter III and had coinage attributed to the three phases of her reign: Single, Married, and Widow. During her rule, coins were minted both for mainland Portugal and for several Portuguese colonies, including Brazil, Angola, Guinea, and India.
Angola, silver coin of 10 Macutas 1796 of portuguese queen D. Maria I (1786-1799), Angola Former Colony of Portugal, World Coins Angola KM#36. Queen Maria I, known as “The Pious”, was the twenty-seventh monarch of Portugal. She was born in 1734 and reigned from 1750 until her death in 1816. She married King Peter III and had coinage attributed to the three phases of her reign: Single, Married, and Widow. During her rule, coins were minted both for mainland Portugal and for several Portuguese colonies, including Brazil, Angola, Guinea, and India.
Angola, silver coin of 12 Macutas 1796 of portuguese queen D. Maria I (1786-1799), Angola Former Colony of Portugal, World Coins Angola KM#37. Queen Maria I, known as “The Pious”, was the twenty-seventh monarch of Portugal. She was born in 1734 and reigned from 1750 until her death in 1816. She married King Peter III and had coinage attributed to the three phases of her reign: Single, Married, and Widow. During her rule, coins were minted both for mainland Portugal and for several Portuguese colonies, including Brazil, Angola, Guinea, and India.
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