1/2 Rupee

€21,322.00
IssuerMombasa
Year1890
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Rupee
CurrencyRupee (1888-1895)
CompositionSilver (.917)
Weight5.83 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#4
Obverse descriptionCrowned sun above ribbon.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMPERIAL BRITISH EAST AFRICA COMPANY · LIGHT AND LIBERTY H
Reverse descriptionDenomination in English and Arabic flanked by sprays.
Reverse scriptArabic, Latin
Reverse letteringMONBASA HALF RUPEE ٨ انه 1890
(Translation: 8 annas.)
Edge
MintH
Heaton and Sons / The Mint
Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003)
Mintage1890 H - - 10 000
1890 H - Proof -
1890 H - Specimen -
Catalog ID6175849410
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