Elizabeth II - 1/2 Rupee 1978 - Mauritius

Country: Mauritius
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years:  1978 (1965-1978)
Value: 1/2 Rupee (0.5 MUR) (Rupee 1877-Date)
Grade: VF25
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 5.7 g
Diameter: 23.65 mm
Mintage: 409,268
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 37, Schön# 36

Obverse:
Crowned head right.

Lettering: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
CT

Engraver: Cecil Thomas. 

Reverse:
Stag (Swamp deer) left, date in exergue.

Lettering:
·MAURITIUS· ·HALF·RUPEE·
KG
1978

Engraver: George Kruger Gray.

Edge:
Security edge.

Comments:
The Swamp deer or Barasingha (Binomial Name: Rucervus duvaucelii)

Reference : KM# 37, Schön# 36

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Collection : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)