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¼ Rupee – Mauritius

Standard circulation coins
Context
Year: 1946
Issuer: Mauritius Issuer flag
Period:
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Ruler: George VI
Currency:
Rupee
(since 1835)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 2,000,000
Material
Diameter: 19 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Silver weight: 1.45 g
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 50% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard18a
Numista: #31832
Value
Exchange value: ¼ MUR
Bullion value: $3.98

Obverse

Inscription:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

PM
Translation:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

PM
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:
MAURITIUS

K G

QUARTER·RUPEE·1946
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Person> Monarch
Symbol> Crown
Plants> Flower
Symbol> Fleur-de-lis

Mints

NameMark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1946—2,000,000
1946——Proof
⭐ Somewhat Rare