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½ Rupee

Features

Issuer Mombasa (Kenya)
Period Imperial British East Africa Company (1887-1895)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1890
Value ½ Rupee
Currency Rupee (1888-1895)
Composition Srebro (.917)
Weight 5.83 g
Diameter 24 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
21322
References KM# 4
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Series: IBEA coinage

Obverse

Słońce w koronie nad wstążką.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
IMPERIAL BRITISH EAST AFRICA COMPANY ·
LIGHT AND LIBERTY
H

Reverse

Nominał w języku angielskim i arabskim po bokach.Automatically translated

Scripts: arabski, łaciński

Lettering:
MONBASA
HALF RUPEE
٨
انه
1890

Mint

H Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1890 H 10 000 100%
1890 H (en) Proof 0%
1890 H (en) Specimen 0%

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Country: Latvia
Languages: EN
Numista Rarity index: 77 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Bullion value: USD 11.65 Wskazówki wyszukiwania
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2180 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.172 oz
Current srebro price: 67.79 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ RupeePicture 1 of a sold ½ Rupee
Heritage Auctions
2026 April 27 Spotlight: British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61604
Lot 22129
Internet Archive
27 Apr 2026 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 414.80
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ RupeePicture 1 of a sold ½ Rupee
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232604
Lot 64183
Internet Archive
15 Jan 2026 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 268.40
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ RupeePicture 1 of a sold ½ Rupee
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232604
Lot 64182
Internet Archive
15 Jan 2026 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 414.80
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ RupeePicture 1 of a sold ½ Rupee
Heritage Auctions
2025 May 18 Spotlight: British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61508
Lot 22172
Internet Archive
18 May 2025 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS67)
USD 990.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ RupeePicture 1 of a sold ½ RupeePicture 1 of a sold ½ RupeePicture 1 of a sold ½ Rupee
Heritage Auctions
2024 September 15 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61404
Lot 23201
Internet Archive
15 Sep 2024 Undetermined UNC USD 1020.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Rupee
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21354
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2023 Undetermined UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 109.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21353
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2023 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS MS67)
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ RupeePicture 1 of a sold ½ Rupee
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232303
Lot 63596
Internet Archive
12 Jan 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ RupeePicture 1 of a sold ½ Rupee
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232220
Lot 63652
Internet Archive
12 May 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ RupeePicture 1 of a sold ½ Rupee
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232202
Lot 62558
Internet Archive
6 Jan 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 750.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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