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GERMAN EAST AFRICA: Wilhelm II, 1888-1918, AE 20 heller, 1916-T, Unc

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Africa Start Price:40.00 USD Estimated At:50.00 - 75.00 USD
GERMAN EAST AFRICA: Wilhelm II, 1888-1918, AE 20 heller, 1916-T, Unc
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GERMAN EAST AFRICA: Wilhelm II, 1888-1918, AE 20 heller, 1916-T, KM-15, copper issue, obverse A, large crown and reverse B, pointed tips on letter L's, good lustrous strike with bluish toning in the fields, Unc. 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.