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Long Beach Signature Sale 3067 6-7 Sep 2018
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German East Africa
German Colony. Wilhelm II gold 15 Rupien 1916-T MS62 NGC, Tabora mint, KM16.2, Fr-1. Arabesque below the "A" of OSTAFRIKA variety. An alluring offering featuring sparkling deep golden surfaces with devices accented by just a hint of clay red tone. Though we have seen a small handful of technically superior pieces, this example retains an elite eye appeal, any insignificant imperfections seemingly blending in effortlessly with the textured surfaces. A delightful specimen from a coveted issue presenting imagery speaking to both European romanticization of African themes and the German Empire's projection of its own colonial power.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-5000 USD
German Colony. Wilhelm II gold 15 Rupien 1916-T MS62 NGC, Tabora mint, KM16.2, Fr-1. Arabesque below the "A" of OSTAFRIKA variety. An alluring offering featuring sparkling deep golden surfaces with devices accented by just a hint of clay red tone. Though we have seen a small handful of technically superior pieces, this example retains an elite eye appeal, any insignificant imperfections seemingly blending in effortlessly with the textured surfaces. A delightful specimen from a coveted issue presenting imagery speaking to both European romanticization of African themes and the German Empire's projection of its own colonial power.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 3000-5000 USD