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1 Pice - Victoria East Africa Protectorate; Pattern
1899 year| Gold (.900) | 10.45 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | East Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1899 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1895-1905) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 10.45 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Denomination in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA PROTECTORATE
ONE 1 PICE
1899
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pice - Victoria (East Africa Protectorate; Pattern) 1899 from East Africa made of Gold (.900) weighing 10.45 g is that it was designed by the British artist and engraver, George William De Saulles, who was known for his work on various coins and medals of the British Empire.
