© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
50 Sous - George IV ND
1822 year| Silver (.500) | 6.6 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Mauritius |
|---|---|
| King | George IV (1820-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1822 |
| Value | 50 Sous (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1820-1877) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 6.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#54570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Value within inner circle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
pour 50 Sous
REÇU AU BUR: DU TRES.
Translation:
For 50 sous
Received at the Treasury office
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Often found with adjustment marks which do not detract from the value.Although the legends and denominations are in French, these coins are actually British. Because of the agreement to which Mauritius was ceded to Britain, the coinage and language had to remain French. The 25 and 50 sous denominations allowed for them to easily translate into British monetary system and the dollar, which was the main circulating currency alongside the rupee (2 rupees to 1 dollar)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Sous - George IV ND (1822) 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 IV, who reigned in the United Kingdom from 1820 to 1830, while the reverse features a depiction of 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 importance in the global economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1822) | 286000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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