| 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 |
| Dimensions | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round 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 |
| Catalog ID | 6097083090 |
| Comments |
