German East Africa
German Colony. Wilhelm II gold 15 Rupien 1916-T MS64 NGC, Tabora mint, KM16.1, J-728a. Arabesque below the T in "OSTAFRIKA" variety. A visually gratifying selection of the German Colonial 15 Rupien, popular for its unique African-associated imagery and connection to a past age of global European colonialism. The highly textured design renders the type generally more on the matte rather than brilliant side, though this particular example seems to show a slightly greater degree of luster than usual, yielding a pleasing appearance in conjunction with the near-gem preservation displayed.
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Estimate: 6000-8000 USD