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| 発行体 | Obock Territory (1862-1896) |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 1892-1914 |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | 1 Rupee |
| 通貨 | Indian Rupee (1885-1943) |
| 材質 | Silver (.917) |
| 重量 | 11.66 g |
| 直径 | 30.5 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round |
| 製造技法 | Counterstamped, Milled |
| 向き | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | KM#2.1 |
| 表面の説明 | William IV head facing right. Counterstamped with `Abd Latif Sane`a al Fiddah : bi Jibuti` in arabic letters. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Arabic, Latin |
| 表面の銘文 |
WILLIAM IIII, KING. عبد لطيف صانع الفضَّة بجيبوتي (Translation: Abd (al) Latif Silver Maker in Djibouti) |
| 裏面の説明 | Value in English and Urdu (Yek Rupiya) within a wreath made of 2 branches tied at their base by a ribbon. English legend outside the wreath and date below. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin, Urdu |
| 裏面の銘文 | EAST INDIA COMPANY ONE RUPEE یک روپیہ 1835. |
| 縁 | Milled |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (1892-1914) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 6049374320 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This coin reflects the economic realities of the French Protectorate of Obock (1862-1896) in the Horn of Africa. Lacking its own mint, Obock legitimized foreign currency by counterstamping. The host, a British Indian Rupee from William IV's reign (1830-1837), illustrates the extensive reach of British coinage. The 1892-1914 counterstamping period underscores the host coins' longevity and Obock's practical approach to currency management, long after the original ruler's era.
Artistry: The host William IV Rupee features a regal bust, characteristic of British Royal Mint engravers like William Wyon, with the denomination in a wreath on the reverse. The defining artistic element is the Obock counterstamp: KM#2.1 specifies a simple "O.T." (Obock Territoire) within a rectangular punch. This utilitarian mark, lacking elaborate artistic pretense, served purely as an official endorsement, sharply contrasting with the original host coin's intricate design.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .917 silver, 11.66 grams, 30.5 mm, the host William IV Rupee shows standard British Indian minting. High-points for wear on the host include the monarch's hair and wreath details. For the Obock counterstamp, clarity and depth of the "O.T." mark are paramount. Examine the sharpness of the punch's edges and letter legibility, as strike variations are common. A well-struck, clear counterstamp, even on a worn host, significantly enhances numismatic value.