German East Africa ¼ Rupie - Wilhelm II, 1891 – 1901

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country German East Africa German East Africa
Currency Rupee (1890 – 1904)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ Rupie - Wilhelm II
Year 1891 – 1901
Ruler Wilhelm II (1888–1918)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.92
Diameter (mm) 19.2
Demonetized Yes

Description

¼ Rupie - Wilhelm II from German East Africa. Issued from 1891 to 1901. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 19.2 mm and weighs 2.92 g.

Obverse
Bust of William II in military uniform facing right and wearing the Prussian helmet topped by a crowned Hohenzollern eagle.
Reverse
Coat of arms of the company with the year below, value and denomination below. (German East Africa Company)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1901  350K € 24,00 € 37,00 — — 50%
1898  100K € 29,00 — — — 19%
1891  76.7K — € 65,00 € 120,00 € 270,00 36%
1891  — — — — — Proof 0.8%

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