5 Rupees - Wilhelm II Uniface pattern

Issuer German East Africa
Year 1904-1914
Type Coin pattern
Value 5 Rupees
Currency Decimalized Rupee (1904-1916)
Composition Aluminium
Weight 18.30 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s) Emil Weigand
In circulation to
Reference(s) Schaaf#714/722a , PCGS#513164
Obverse description Bust of Emperor Wilhelm II facing left, wearing military uniform, Order of the Württemberg Crown with swords, and ceremonial helmet with crowned eagle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR E . W .
(Translation: Wilhelm II emperor)
Reverse description Blank.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge Plain
Mint
Mintage ND (1904-1914) - -
Numisquare ID 5410430560
Comments Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.
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