Summary
5 Cents, Issued by Mauritius, 1917
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of the King facing left, the King is wearing the Imperial Crown and the ermine Robe of State, the Collar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Badge of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA; on bust truncation, the artist's initials, BM
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, 5; around, MAURITIUS . FIVE CENTS 1917 .
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The 5 cents denomination had been struck for Mauritius between 1877 and 1897. It was re-introduced in 1917 when 600,000 were struck at the Royal Mint, London
More Information
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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
1917 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
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
29 mm (Outside Diameter), 9.923 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#14
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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