Summary
5 Cents, Issued by Mauritius, 1897
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Diademed head of the queen facing left; around, VICTORIA QUEEN
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, 5; around, MAURITIUS . FIVE CENTS 1897 .
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
This coin forms part of a set of 1897 coins provided to the Melbourne Mint for their reference collection by the Royal Mint, London
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1897 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.922 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#9
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2006. Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1801 - 1900.
[Book] Hocking, William J. 1906. Catalogue of the Coins, Tokens, Medals, Dies and Seals in the Museum of the Royal Mint.
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