Eritrea
Italian Colony - Vittorio Emanuele III Tallero 1918-R MS62 NGC, Rome mint, KM5. Struck by the Italians, as an imitation of the Maria Theresa Taler, to compete with that extremely popular issue, this type was minted to circulate in East Africa and Yemen. A conditionally rare issue, this example is sharply struck with attractive reddish-gold patina over fully lustrous fields. A few light contact marks are noted for accuracy, but the overall appearance is excellent for the grade.
Estimate: 1500-2000 USD