Argy

Standard numeral cancel.

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Standard 1864 issue with ‘Argy’ in a straight line, which is distinctive. Known dates of use 21 October 1870 – 17 March 1894. Proud’s type D2. No example held

Standard 1894 type with a stylaysed bow ornament. Font is very open. Known period of use 18 July 1894 – 31 December 1899. Proud's type D2 (second type).

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Standard thimble type of small diameter (20mm). Small font for date plugs are distinctive. Proud’s type D3.

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Simple cds with MAURITIUS at base. 24mm diameter. Known period of use 26 January 1912 – 8 January 1926. Very similar to A.cds5, but font is more open and rounded. Proud’s D4.

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Simple cds with MAURITIUS at base. Known period of use 21 October 1927 – 13 June 1950. Very similar to A.cds4, but font is narrower. Proud’s D5.

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Simple cds with MAURITIUS at base. Dates of use 16 July 1952 – 13 July 1954. Proud’s D7. No example held.