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¼ Rupee
1890 year| Silver (.917) | 2.92 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Mombasa (Kenya) |
|---|---|
| Period | Imperial British East Africa Company (1887-1895) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1890 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Rupee (1888-1895) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#21321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Denomination in English and Arabic flanked by sprays.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
MOMBASA
1/4 RUPEE
۴
انه
1890
Translation: 4 annas.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was part of the first decimal currency system introduced in British East Africa, which replaced the previous system of cowry shells and other local currencies. The ¼ Rupee coin was equivalent to 4 annas, and it was widely used in everyday transactions in Mombasa and other parts of Kenya.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 H | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Rupee 1890 coin.
