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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Pice Gold
1888 year| Gold (.900) | 13.06 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Mombasa (Kenya) |
|---|---|
| Period | Imperial British East Africa Company (1887-1895) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1888-1895) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 13.06 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#315088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Arabic inscription in centre with mintmark below, within dotted circle, flanked by sprays.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
MOMBASA 1306
ممباسة
١٣۰۶
سنة
Translation: Mombasa. Year 1306.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pice (Gold) 1888 from Mombasa (Kenya) is that it was minted during a time when Mombasa was still a British colony, and the coin's design reflects this history. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria, who was the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom at the time, while the reverse features a depiction of a crowned shield with the words "East Africa" inscribed above it. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the cultural and economic ties between Mombasa and the British Empire during the late 19th century.
