1890 Proof ½ Rupee PR Values

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1890 Proof ½ Rupee PR Values

Details

Obverse: Crowned sun above ribbon.

Reverse: Denomination in English and Arabic flanked by sprays.

Basic Information

GSID:

310728

Coin Date:

1890

Denomination:

½ Ru / ½ Rupee

Designation:

PR

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Proof

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

5.83 gr

Coin Rulers Name:

Imperial British East Africa Company

Strike Type:

Proof

Diameter:

24.000 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Demonetized:

True

Obverse Lettering:

IMPERIAL BRITISH EAST AFRICA COMPANY · LIGHT AND LIBERTY H

Reverse Lettering:

MONBASA HALF RUPEE ٨ انه 1890

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