2 Rupien - Wilhelm II

Features

Issuer German East Africa
Emperor Wilhelm II (1888-1918)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1893-1894
Value 2 Rupees
Currency Rupee (1890-1904)
Composition Silver (.917)
Weight 23.32 g
Diameter 35 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
17045
References KM# 5,
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# 5
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Portrait Wilhelm II with crowned eagle on helmet.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR

Reverse

Shield, Palm tree with Lion in front.
Date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCH-OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT
1893
* ZWEI RUPIEN *

Translation: German East Africa Company

Edge

Reeded

Comments

The helmet is topped by a crowned eagle (used for the Imperial Guard)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1893  Photo 32 854 $ 340 $ 460 $ 460 $ 3600 74%
1893  Photo 1.5% Proof
1894  Photo 18 000 $ 180 $ 400 $ 870 48%

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Numista Rarity index: 60 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232348
Lot 65219
Internet Archive
23 Nov 2023 1893 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 2400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 3 - 4 World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3110
Lot 31310
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2023 1893 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 4320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 32586
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1893 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 3600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 3 - 5 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3107
Lot 31432
Internet Archive
3 May 2023 1893 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 3120.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232121
Lot 64374
Internet Archive
26 May 2021 1893 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 4560.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 31486
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 1893 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 4800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075
Lot 32178
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2019 1893 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 9600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232111
Lot 63387
Internet Archive
17 Mar 2021 1893 AU
(PCGS AU55)
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 33818
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 1893 AU
(PCGS AU50)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm IIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Rupien - Wilhelm II
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36196
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1893 XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 528.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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