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1/4 Rupie - Wilhelm II
| Issuer | German East Africa |
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| Year | 1904-1914 |
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| Currency | Decimalized Rupee (1904-1916) |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing armored bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II, wearing a spiked Pickelhaube helmet surmounted by a Prussian eagle finial, with military uniform and epaulettes visible at the truncation. The effigy is rendered in high relief with fine sculptural detail. The encircling Latin legend reads GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR, arcing around the upper periphery. The entire design is framed by an inner beaded border. |
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| Reverse lettering | DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA 1/4 RUPIE 1910 J (Translation: German East Africa) |
| Edge | Reeded |
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