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1 Cent - Victoria
| Bronze | 1.85 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1897 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 MUR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.85 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#16463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Denomination in a circle, surrounded by other text
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAURITIUS
· ONE CENT 1878 ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Cent - Victoria 1877-1897 coin from Mauritius is that it was minted during a time when Mauritius was still a British colony, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse side features a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop in Mauritius at the time. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the island's colonial past and its economic reliance on agriculture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 H | 700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 H | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 H | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Victoria 1877-1897 coin.
