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1 Rupee - George VI
| Issuer | Government of Mauritius |
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| Year | 1938 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing crowned effigy of King George VI, engraved by Percy Metcalfe, occupies the central field. The king is depicted bare-necked and wearing the Imperial State Crown, rendered in fine detail with fleurs-de-lis and arched bands. The engraver's initials 'PM' appear discreetly below the truncation. The surrounding legend reads 'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR' distributed evenly around the periphery in bold incuse lettering. The design is set against a broad, uncluttered field with a finely reeded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR PM |
| Reverse description | The reverse features the quartered arms of Mauritius at center, depicting in the upper-left quarter a sailing ship, in the upper-right three palm trees, in the lower-left a key, and in the lower-right a star above a saltire. The shield is rendered in high relief with crisp detail, the engraver's initials 'K G' appearing to either side at the base of the shield. The date '1938' is divided by the shield to the left and right in large numerals, flanked by decorative floral ornaments. The legend 'MAURITIUS' arcs across the upper field and 'ONE RUPEE' runs along the lower field, each separated by raised dot stops and star ornaments. |
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