Obock Territory (1862-1896) Indian Rupee counterstamped, 1892 – 1914
William IV
Information
Country
Obock Territory (1862-1896)
Obock Territory (1862-1896)
Currency
Indian Rupee
(1885 – 1943)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Indian Rupee counterstamped
Year
1892 – 1914
Ruler
Second French Colonial Empire
(1896–1946)
Composition
Silver (.917)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
11.66
Diameter (mm)
30.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Indian Rupee counterstamped from Obock Territory (1862-1896). Issued from 1892 to 1914. Struck in Silver (.917). Measures 30.5 mm and weighs 11.66 g.
- Obverse
- William IV head facing right. Counterstamped with "Abd Latif Sane'a al Fiddah : bi Jibuti" in arabic letters. (Abd (al) Latif Silver Maker in Djibouti)
- Reverse
- Value in English and Urdu (Yek Rupiya) within a wreath made of 2 branches tied at their base by a ribbon. English legend outside the wreath and date below.
- Edge
- Milled
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1892-1914) | — |
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