Mauritius ¼ rupee, 1946

Information

NumberKM# 18a
CountryMauritius
PeriodKing George VI (1937 - 1952)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencyMauritian rupee
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination¼ rupee
Melt value2.92 XAGg x 0.500 = 2.31 USD
Year1946
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.500
Weight (g)2.92
Diameter (mm)19
Thickness (mm)Unknown (help us to know)

Obverse:

¼ rupee 1946, Mauritius

Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM)

Reverse

¼ rupee 1946, Mauritius

Coat of arms  Crowns  Flowers 

Description
Fleur-de-lis
Lotus
Tudor rose (heraldic emblem of England)

Legend
1946
MAURITIUS
QUARTER RUPEE

Creators: George Edward Kruger-Gray (KG)

Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
United Kingdom, London2.000.000++


Collection

 1946$ *****