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2 Cents - Victoria
| Bronze | 4.0 g | 23.0 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1897 |
| Value | 2 Cents (0.02 MUR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 23.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#22377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
2 in beaded circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· MAURITIUS ·
TWO CENTS 1896
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Cents - Victoria 1877-1897 coin from Mauritius is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of Queen Victoria, who was the monarch of the United Kingdom at the time. The coin's design was created by the Royal Mint in London and was used for circulation in Mauritius, which was a British colony at the time. The coin's bronze composition and 4.0 gram weight were also unique for a coin of its denomination and time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 H | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 130000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 H | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 H | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 188000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Cents - Victoria 1877-1897 coin.
