George IV - 50 Sous (1822) - Mauritius

Country: Mauritius, King George IV of Great Britain (1820-1830)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1822
Value: 50 Sous (1/8 Pound)
Metal: Silver (.500)
Weight: 6.6 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Grade: XF/AU
Mintage: 286,000 (Rare)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 2

Obverse:
Sugar canes within inner circle, legend around.
Note: although "trees" is given as the description by major catalogues, it's widely believed these are of sugar canes (the islands main export).

Lettering: GOUV: DE MAURICE ET DEP.

Translation: Government of Mauritius and Dependencies.

Reverse:
Value within inner circle.

Lettering:
pour 50 Sous
REÇU AU BUR: DU TRES.

Translation:
For 50 sous
Received at the Treasury office.

Edge:
Reeded.

Mint:
Kolkata / Calcutta / Murshidabad, India (1757-date).

Comments:
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).

Referenz : KM# 2

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...

Sammlung : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India