1/4 Rupie - Wilhelm II

Issuer German East Africa
Year 1891-1901
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1890-1904)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 2.92 g
Diameter 19.2 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3, Schön#2
Obverse description Bust of William II in military uniform facing right and wearing the Prussian helmet topped by a crowned Hohenzollern eagle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR
Reverse description Coat of arms of the company with the year below, value and denomination below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering DEUTSCH-OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT 1901 * 1/4 RUPIE *
(Translation: German East Africa Company)
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1891 - - 76 688
1891 - Proof -
1898 - - 100 000
1901 - - 350 000
Numisquare ID 6097083090
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