Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Banknotes

Mozambique, 2 1/2 Maticaes or Barrinha, gold [1851], M in oval with rosette and other countermarks, reverse value, 14.47gm (Vaz 39; KM. 34). Fine or better and clear, rare (£150-200)

A total of 2,600 barrinhas, or gold bars to the value of 2 1/2 maticaes, were countermarked and re-issued as circulating currency in Mozambique in 1851