1 Rupie - Wilhelm II

Features

Issuer German East Africa
Emperor Wilhelm II (1888-1918)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1890-1902
Value 1 Rupee
Currency Rupee (1890-1904)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 11.66 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
11913
References KM# 2,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 4
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of Wilhelm II facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR

Translation: Wilhelm II emperor

Reverse

Coat of arms of the German East Africa Company, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCH- OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT
1892
* EINE RUPEE *

Translation: German East Africa Company

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Berlin, Germany (1280-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1890  Photo 154 394 $ 62 $ 110 $ 110 $ 240 41%
1890  Photo $ 510 0.7% Proof
1891  Photo 126 258 $ 240 11%
1891  0.4% Proof
1892  Photo 359 735 $ 30 $ 43 23%
1892  0.7% Proof
1893  142 355 8%
1894  Photo 48 200 5%
1897  Photo 244 030 8%
1898  318 000 9%
1899  Photo 226 754 4%
1900  Photo 209 289 $ 42 8%
1901  Photo 319 022 $ 38 8%
1902  151 019 4%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232349
Lot 61230
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2023 1890 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 360.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232349
Lot 61229
Internet Archive
30 Nov 2023 1890 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232340
Lot 61251
Internet Archive
28 Sep 2023 1890 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232338
Lot 63210
Internet Archive
14 Sep 2023 1890 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 192.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232335
Lot 65293
Internet Archive
24 Aug 2023 1890 UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 169.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 30001
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1890 UNC
(NGC MS66+)
USD 1800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm II
Katz
Auction 82
Lot 715
Internet Archive
13 May 2023 1890 UNC USD 74.35
(EUR 69.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm II
Katz
Auction 66
Lot 60
Internet Archive
18 Sep 2022 1890 UNC USD 200.42
(EUR 186.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232215
Lot 62498
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2022 1890 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 384.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Rupie - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232212
Lot 64490
Internet Archive
17 Mar 2022 1890 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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