German New Guinea
German Colony. Wilhelm II 5 Mark 1894-A MS62 NGC, Berlin mint, KM7. A hauntingly beautiful piece featuring gorgeous pastel coloration across the entirety of both the obverse and reverse surfaces, bursting in cobalt, peach, and crimson. When considering the tropical imagery on the obverse, the colorful appearance seems all the more fitting for the type, widely considered to be of the most beautiful colonial issues ever produced by a European power.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 2500-3500 USD