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1 Pice - Victoria East Africa Protectorate; Pattern
1897 year| Silver | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | East Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee (1895-1905) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA PROTECTORATE
ONE 1 PICE
1897
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Pice - Victoria (East Africa Protectorate; Pattern) 1897 from East Africa made of Silver is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin was part of a series of pattern coins produced by the Royal Mint in 1897, which were intended to be used as prototypes for a new currency for the East Africa Protectorate. However, the design was ultimately rejected in favor of a different design, making this coin a rare and interesting piece for collectors.