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1 Rupee - George V
1934 year| Silver (.916) | 11.66 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1934 |
| Value | 1 Rupee (1 MUR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 11.66 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#9713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
The coat of arms of Mauritius
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·⁕·MAURITIUS·⁕·
19 34
K G
·⁕·ONE·RUPEE·⁕·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Security edge
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1934 George V 1 Rupee coin from Mauritius is that it was minted during a time when the island was still a British colony, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse of the coin features an image of King George V, who was the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom at the time, while the reverse features a depiction of a sugar cane plant, which was a major crop in Mauritius during the colonial era. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the island's connection to the British Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee - George V 1934 coin.
