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¼ Rupee – German East Africa

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1891–1901

Issuer: German East Africa

Ruler: William II

Currency:

(1890—1904)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 526,688

Material

Diameter: 19.2 mm

Weight: 2.92 g

Silver weight: 2.68 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #3

Numista: #21766

Value

Bullion value: $7.35

Obverse

Inscription:

GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR

Translation:

Emperor William II

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Reverse

Inscription:

DEUTSCH-OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT

1901

* ¼ RUPIE *

Translation:

German East African Company

1901

* ¼ RUPEE *

Script: Latin

Language: German

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1891	—	—	Proof
1891	—	76,688
1898	—	100,000
1901	—	350,000

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