1/4 Rupee

€1.00
IssuerMombasa
Year1890
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1888-1895)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight2.92 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3
Obverse descriptionCrowned sun above ribbon.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMPERIAL BRITISH EAST AFRICA COMPANY · LIGHT AND LIBERTY H
Reverse descriptionDenomination in English and Arabic flanked by sprays.
Reverse scriptArabic, Latin
Reverse letteringMOMBASA 1/4 RUPEE ۴ انه 1890
(Translation: 4 annas.)
Edge
MintH
Heaton and Sons / The Mint
Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003)
Mintage1890 H - - 12 000
1890 H - Proof -
Catalog ID4223912980
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