1 Macuta 1763 copper D. José I, Angola, 5 pearls on the outer arch crown and 72 on the circle, "ET" together, World Coins KM 12
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.