1 Cent - George VI

1 Cent - George VI - obverse1 Cent - George VI - reverse

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Features

Issuer Mauritius
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1949-1952
Value 1 Cent (0.01 MUR)
Currency Rupee (1877-date)
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.0 g
Diameter 17.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
16469
References KM# 25,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 25
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Portrait of King George VI of the United Kingdom, facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KING GEORGE THE SIXTH
PM

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Value within beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*MAURITIUS*
1
ONE·CENT·1949

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1949  500 000 $ 2.20 $ 3.20 $ 5.40 $ 7.30 77%
1949  Photo 0.6% Proof
1952  500 000 32%
1952  1.7% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Cent - George VI
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21339
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2023 1949 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR66 Brown)
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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