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1 Pice Silver
1888 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#417373 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
The Pattern 1 Pice (Silver) 1888 from Mombasa (Kenya) made of Silver is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and historians, and its value can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on its condition and provenance.