| The Coin Cabinet Ltd. > Auction 101 | Auction date: 23 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 303 Price realized: 3,600 GBP (Approx. 4,580 USD / 4,207 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: About uncirculated | GERMANY. EAST AFRICA. Wilhelm II, 1888-1918. Gold 15 rupien, 1916. Tabora, Tanzania. At the outbreak of World War One, Dar-es-Salam, the capital of German East Africa, was bombed by the British HMS Astraea and Pegasus cruisers. Consequently, the capital was moved inland, to Tabora. The German Empire attempted to bypass the maritime blockade by using Zeppelins to deliver supplies to Tabora, but this plan failed. Due to the lack of a connection to the empire, East Africa was cut off from the imperial gold and silver coinage, which made it difficult for the German East African Company to conduct domestic and international transactions. Therefore, the colonial government had to print banknotes and mint coins locally to continue paying the Askari mercenaries. This resulted in the only German imperial coinage with the mint mark "T" for Tabora. Crowned German imperial eagle, inscription: DEUTSHCE OSTAFRIKA 15 RUPIEN/ Elephant with raised trunk before mountains, date below and letter T. Edge plain. About uncirculated. Reference: KM-16; Schön-19 Mintage: 6,395. Diameter: 22 mm. Weight: 7.168 g. (AGW=0.1729 oz.) Composition: 750.0/1000 Gold. PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order. Starting price: 260 GBP |  |
