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¼ Rupie - Wilhelm II
| Silver (.917) | 2.92 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | German East Africa |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1904-1914 |
| Value | ¼ Rupee |
| Currency | Decimalized Rupee (1904-1916) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 2.92 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#16500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Wreaths. Value, date and mint mark, within
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA
¼
RUPIE
1910
J
Translation: German East Africa
Engraver: Otto Schultz
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Rupie coin from German East Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of Wilhelm II, who was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, and its production spanned the years 1904-1914. During this time, German East Africa was a colony of the German Empire, and the coin was used as a form of currency for the local population. However, the outbreak of World War I in 1914 led to the eventual surrender of German East Africa to British forces, and the coin ceased to be used as legal tender. Despite this, the ¼ Rupie coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history for numismatists and historians alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 A | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 A | 118 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 J | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 J | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 A | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 J | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 J | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 A | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 J | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 J | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Rupie - Wilhelm II 1904-1914 coin.
