Ra's Bab al-Mandab 1 Rupee, 1862 – 1876

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ra's Bab al-Mandab Ra's Bab al-Mandab
Currency Riyal
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Rupee
Year 1862 – 1876
Composition Silver (.917)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 11.66
Diameter (mm) 30.78
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Rupee from Ra's Bab al-Mandab. Issued from 1862 to 1876. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 30.78 mm and weighs 11.66 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust of Queen Victoria facing left, surrounded by lettering. Shaykh Sa'id fi Ra's al-Mandab, in a circular indent counterstamp (Victoria Queen
Cheikh Saïd in Ra's Bab al-Mandab)
Reverse
Value, date below, wreath surrounds
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1876  — Countermarked circa. 1880-1890
1875  — Countermarked circa. 1880-1890
1874  — Countermarked circa. 1880-1890
1862  — Countermarked circa. 1880-1890

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