1891 Silver Coin German East Africa Half Rupie Rupee Uncirculated Mint State 62
Description: Beautiful toned uncirculated silver coin dated 1891 from German East Africa. This is a half Rupie or Rupee silver coin. This coin depicts the bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II in an armor, with a crowned eagle on top of his helmet, facing left with the words "GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR" surrounding it, on the obverse. The reverse depicts the words "DUTSCH OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT*1/2 RUPIE*" surrounding arms depicting a lion passant in front of a palm tree with the date below the lion. The coin is graded Mint State 62 by NGC and comes in a plastic The coin should weigh 5.83 grams of 0.917 silver and it measures about 24 millimeters in diameter. It is KM-4. Please carefully review the photos provided as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1891
Mint: Uncertain, but most likely somewhere in Germany.
Size and weight: This is a 1/2 Rupie or Rupee, should weigh ~5.83 grams and is ~24 mm in diameter.
References: It is KM #4.
Condition: The coin is uncirculated and nicely tones. It is graded Mint State (MS) 62 by NGC and comes in a plastic slab so labeled. It is nice with great eye appeal. Please see photo to appreciate the beauty and for additional condition information.
