1/2 Rupee - Pemba Countermarked, Victoria

Issuer Zanzibar (Tanzania)
Year 1889
Type Emergency coin
Value 1/4 Riyal (1/4 ZZY)
Currency Ryal (1882-1908)
Composition Silver
Weight 5.83 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) William Wyon
In circulation to
Reference(s) X#M-8
Obverse description Crowned bust of Empress Victoria facing left with lettering around with a clove countermark on top.
Obverse script Arabic, Latin
Obverse lettering VICTORIA EMPRESS
(Translation: Pemba)
Reverse description Denomination and date within a wreath
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HALF RUPEE INDIA 1899
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1889 - -
Numisquare ID 9162447540
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