Obock Territory (1862-1896) Thaler counterstamped, 1892 – 1914
Maria Theresa
Information
Country
Obock Territory (1862-1896)
Obock Territory (1862-1896)
Currency
Maria Theresa Thaler
(1885 – 1943)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Thaler counterstamped
Year
1892 – 1914
Ruler
Second French Colonial Empire
(1896–1946)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, countermarked
Weight (g)
28
Diameter (mm)
41
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Thaler counterstamped from Obock Territory (1862-1896). Issued from 1892 to 1914. Struck in Silver (.833). Measures 41 mm and weighs 28 g.
- Obverse
- Right facing portrait of Empress Maria Theresia of Habsburg surrounded by the legend, countermarked with 12 scolloped square with an Arabic inscription. (Maria Theresia, by the Grace of God, Roman Empress, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia...Abd al LatifSilver Makerin Djibouti)
- Reverse
- Imperial double-headed eagle with the arms of Austria at the centre, surrounded by four quarters representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy and Burgau. Legend around. (... Archduchess of Austria, duchess of Burgundy, comtess of Tyrol.)
- Edge
- Inscripted
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1892-1914) | — |
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