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1 Rupee – German East Africa

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1890–1902

Issuer: German East Africa

Ruler: William II

Currency:

(1890—1904)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 2,299,056

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 11.66 g

Silver weight: 10.69 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #2

Numista: #11913

Value

Bullion value: $29.36

Obverse

Inscription:

GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR

Translation:

WILLIAM II EMPEROR

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Reverse

Inscription:

DEUTSCH- OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT

1892

* EINE RUPEE *

Translation:

GERMAN EAST AFRICAN COMPANY

1892

* ONE RUPEE *

Script: Latin

Language: German

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1890	—	154,394
1890	—	—	Proof
1891	—	126,258
1891	—	—	Proof
1892	—	359,735
1892	—	—	Proof
1893	—	142,355
1894	—	48,200
1897	—	244,030
1898	—	318,000
1899	—	226,754
1900	—	209,289
1901	—	319,022
1902	—	151,019

🌱 Fairly Common