German East Africa ½ 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 ½ Rupie - Wilhelm II
Year 1891 – 1901
Ruler Wilhelm II (1888–1918)
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.83
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Rupie - Wilhelm II from German East Africa. Issued from 1891 to 1901. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 25 mm and weighs 5.83 g.

Obverse
Bust of Wilhelm II facing left (Wilhelm II emperor)
Reverse
Shield depicting lion under a palm tree (German - East African Company)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf unc Comment Frequency
1901  215K € 92,00 — 44%
1897  75K — — 23%
1891  68K — € 410,00 48%
1891  — — — Proof 3%

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