German East Africa
German Colony. Wilhelm II gold 15 Rupien 1916-T MS61 NGC, Tabora mint, KM16.2, J-728a. Arabesque below the A in "OSTAFRIKA" variety. A fully uncirculated selection of this contested German East African type, instantly recognizable by its African imagery and design that remains wholly unique to the issue. As is a trademark feature for the type, heavily textured surfaces yield a special aesthetic appeal, with perhaps only the most minute cabinet rub noted to the highpoints of the features to justify the assigned grade designation.
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Estimate: 2500-3500 USD