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5 Cents - Victoria
| Bronze | 9.5 g | 28.35 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1877-1897 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 MUR) |
| Currency | Rupee (1835-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 28.35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Value within beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* MAURITIUS *
5
FIVE CENTS 1897
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 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 British artist and engraver, William Wyon, and it shows a young Queen Victoria with a crown and a necklace. This coin was also unique because it was made of bronze, which was a less expensive material than the silver or gold coins that were used in other parts of the British Empire. Despite its relatively low value, the 5 Cents coin was an important part of the Mauritian currency system and was used widely in everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 H | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 H | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 H | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Victoria 1877-1897 coin.
