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Online Auction 18  7-8 Nov 2022
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Lot 1879

Starting price: 75 USD
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GERMAN EAST AFRICA: Wilhelm II, 1891-1918, 5 heller, 1916-T, KM-14.2, brass, thin flan variety, a wonderful mint state example! NGC graded MS64. Captain Looff of the cruiser SMS Königsberg ordered his ship scuttled, but not before everything of use was removed, including parts from which a minting machine was built for the Tabora mint. The metal for this mintage was obtained from spent cartridges and artillery shell casings.Highest graded coin at NGC.

Estimate: 100-150 USD
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