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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Pice - Victoria East Africa Protectorate; Pattern
1898 year| Silver | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | East Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1898 |
| 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#315038 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA PROTECTORATE
ONE 1 PICE
1898
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Pice coin was designed by George William De Saulles, who was a prominent coin designer and engraver at the Royal Mint in London. De Saulles was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the famous 1901 Edward VII Penny. The obverse of the Pattern 1 Pice coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria, while the reverse features a crowned shield with the East Africa Protectorate's emblem, a lion and a palm tree. The coin was minted in 1898 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is made of silver and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
