German East Africa ½ rupie, 1891 - 1901

Information

NumberKM# 4
CountryGerman East Africa
PeriodRupie (pre-decimal) (1890 - 1903)
RulerWilhelm II
CurrencyGerman East African rupie (pre-decimal)
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination½ rupie
Melt value5.83 XAGg x 0.917 = 8.81 USD
Year1891 - 1901
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.917
Weight (g)5.83
Diameter (mm)25
Thickness (mm)1

Obverse:

½ rupie 1891 - 1901, German East Africa

Royal family 

Legend
GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR

Reverse

½ rupie 1891 - 1901, German East Africa

Coat of arms 

Legend
1/2 RUPIE
DEUTSCH - OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1901215.000---$ 268
189775.000--
189168.000-+


Collection

1901$ 268  
1897$ *****  
1891$ *****  
Offers
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