Portuguese Angola. D. Maria I & D. Pedro III (1777-1786). 1 Macuta 1785 - Algarismos 2 mm - Escassa (No reserve price)

The 1 Macuta coin from Portuguese Angola dated 1785 features the reign of Queen Maria I and King Pedro III of Portugal. The Macuta was a local unit of currency used in Angola during its time as a Portuguese colony. Coins from this period often bear the portraits or monograms of monarchs and were minted to facilitate trade within the colony. The 2 mm numerals indicate a specific design element, possibly relating to the date or denomination sizing, adding to its identification and collector interest. As a scarce item, such coins capture a historical snapshot of colonial monetary systems and the economic connections between Portugal and its African territories in the late 18th century.