Medal 200th Anniversary of taking possession of the island of Rodrigues
Medal 200th Anniversary of taking possession of the island of Rodrigues
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Location
Mauritius
Year
2009
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
28.35 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
Shape
Round
Technique
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
Republic (1992-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Island of Rodrigues in the middle, and ship H.M.S Belliqueux at bottom right, inscriptions at the top and bottom of the coin.
Obverse lettering
Francois Leguat
Ltd
Rodrigues
05th August 2009
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Coat of arms and text
Reverse lettering
200th ANNIVERSARY OF
TAKING
POSSESSION OF THE ISLAND OF RODRIGUES
by the Lt. Col.
HENRY S. KEATING
on behalf of the
BRITISH EAST INDIA
COMPANY
DEUS INSULAM RODRIGUENSEM BENEDICAT
