Ra's Bab al-Mandab 1 Rupee, 1840
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Information
Country
Ra's Bab al-Mandab
Ra's Bab al-Mandab
Currency
Riyal
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Rupee
Year
1840
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
11.66
Diameter (mm)
30.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Rupee from Ra's Bab al-Mandab. Issued in 1840. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 30.5 mm and weighs 11.66 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Queen Victoria facing left, Divided Legend. Shaykh Sa'id fi Ra's al-Mandab, in a circular indent counterstamp (Victoria Queen Cheikh Saïd in Ra's Bab al-Mandab)
- Reverse
- Denomination within wreath, date below
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | — | Countermarked circa. 1880-1890 |
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