Portuguese Macau. 1 Pataca 1952 - NGC MS66

MACAO. 1 Pataca. 1952.

- Value: 1 Pataca
- Year: 1952
- Inscriptions: Obverse: MACAU · 1 PATACA. Reverse: PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC · 1952
Grade: MS66 (NGC)

Portuguese colonial coin minted for the territory of Macau, one of the last European possessions in Asia. The obverse features the Portuguese coat of arms against an armillary sphere background, a symbol of Portuguese discoveries, accompanied by the value and denomination of the territory. The reverse features the official legend of the issuing country and the year of minting, along with the same heraldic shield. This 1 Pataca coin combines European influence with Chinese characters, reflecting the multicultural context of the region at the time. Its high grade of MS66 denotes an exceptional state of preservation, with original luster and sharp details.

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