| 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 |
| Comments |