| Issuer | German East Africa |
|---|---|
| Year | 1891-1901 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1890-1904) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 5.83 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#4, Schön#3 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Wilhelm II facing left |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR (Translation: Wilhelm II emperor) |
| Reverse description | Shield depicting lion under a palm tree |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | DEUTSCH - OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT 1897 ★ 1/2 RUPIE ★ (Translation: German - East African Company) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1891 - - 68 000 1891 - Proof - 1897 - - 75 000 1901 - - 215 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 6080472740 |
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