Obock Territory (1862-1896) Indian ½ Rupee counterstamped, 1892 – 1914
Victoria
Information
Country
Obock Territory (1862-1896)
Obock Territory (1862-1896)
Currency
Indian Rupee
(1885 – 1943)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Indian ½ Rupee counterstamped
Year
1892 – 1914
Ruler
Second French Colonial Empire
(1896–1946)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
6
Diameter (mm)
24.5
Thickness (mm)
1.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Indian ½ Rupee counterstamped from Obock Territory (1862-1896). Issued from 1892 to 1914. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 24.5 mm and weighs 6 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned head of Queen Victoria facing left counterstamped with "Abd Latif Sane'a al Fiddah : bi Jibuti" in Arabic letters. (Abd (al) LatifSilver Makerin Djibouti)
- Reverse
- Denomination and date surrounded by wreath.
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1892-1914) | — |
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