| Spink > Auction 25055 | Auction date: 1 October 2025 |
| Lot number: 796 Price realized: 4,800 GBP (Approx. 6,462 USD / 5,500 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (g) NGC MS63 | German East Africa, Wilhelm II (1888-1918), Gold 15-Rupien, 1916 T, Tabora, DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA * 15 RUPIEN * crowned Imperial eagle over value, rev. roaring Elephant facing right with raised trunk in front of Kilimanjaro, •1916• T, edge plain, 7.25g, 12h (Fb. 2; AKS 627; KM 16.1), touch of softness, otherwise extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS63 (Cert. #8222382-045). Provenance, The Douglas Collection of Islamic Gold and Silver Coins, , https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8222382-045/63/ Estimate: £1500 - £2000 |  |
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| Spink > Auction 25055 | Auction date: 1 October 2025 |
| Lot number: 797 Price realized: 3,800 GBP (Approx. 5,116 USD / 4,354 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (g) NGC MS62 | German East Africa, Wilhelm II (1888-1918), Gold 15-Rupien, 1916 T, Tabora, DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA * 15 RUPIEN * crowned Imperial eagle over value, rev. roaring Elephant facing right with raised trunk in front of Kilimanjaro, •1916• T, edge plain, 7.32g, 12h (Fb. 2; AKS 627; KM 16.1), some deposits to the reverse and slight softness to the tops of devices, otherwise lustrous, near extremely fine, in NGC holder, graded MS62 (Cert. #8534335-001). https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8534335-001/62/ Estimate: £1500 - £2000 |  |
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| Spink > Auction 25055 | Auction date: 1 October 2025 |
| Lot number: 950 Price realized: 2,500 GBP (Approx. 3,366 USD / 2,864 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: (g) NGC UNC | German East Africa, Wilhelm II (1888-1918), Gold 15-Rupien, 1916 T, Tabora, DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA * 15 RUPIEN * crowned Imperial eagle over value, rev. roaring Elephant facing right with raised trunk in front of Kilimanjaro, •1916•T, edge plain, 7.01g, 12h (Fb. 1; AKS 627; KM 16.1), typical flan preparation marks to edge, with subtle but pleasing cabinet tone, extremely fine, in NGC holder, harshly graded UNC Details ~ Edge Filing (Cert. #8534345-011). Provenance, The "Hurter-Amman" Collection of Ancient and World Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, , https://www.ngccoin.uk/certlookup/8534345-011/NGCDetails/ Estimate: £600 - £1000 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Showcase Auction 61556 | Auction date: 12 October 2025 |
| Lot number: 22044 Price realized: 4,000 USD (Approx. 3,455 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: German East Africa German Colony. Wilhelm II gold 15 Rupien 1916-T UNC Details (Edge Filing) NGC, Tabora mint, KM16.2, Fr-1, J-728b. Arabesque below the "A" in "OSTAFRIKA". The sole, gold issue from German East Africa, struck with the lone Elephant, its trunk raised in a resonant trumpet among the mountains. This type remains to be a favorite among type-collectors, not only for its striking iconography but also for its historical significance. The German Empire, in the midst of the First World War, established a mint in Tabora in its East African colony in order to stimulate trade in the face of a British blockade of goods. Indigenous labor was essential in the production of these gold types that have captured the attention of collectors some 100 years later. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-east-africa/german-colony/german-colony-wilhelm-ii-gold-15-rupien-1916-t-unc-details-edge-filing-ngc-/p/61556-32003.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-61556-10122025 HID02906262019 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: Details NGC 8567756002 |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > Dallas Signature Sale 3126 | Auction date: 6 November 2025 |
| Lot number: 31063 Price realized: 8,250 USD (Approx. 7,149 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: German East Africa German Colony. Wilhelm II gold 15 Rupien 1916-T MS64 NGC, Tabora mint, KM16.1, J-728b. Arabesque below "T" of OSTAFRIKA variety. A coveted German colonial type revered for its detailed scene of a lone roaring elephant amidst mountains. Velveteen honey-hued surfaces offer precise devices, unsurprising for a near-Gem specimen; the viewer is able to admire tiny details such as the animal's toes, and the ridges along the underside of the trunk. Often overlooked regarding this wildly popular type is the historical situation surrounding its issuance. The German Empire, in the midst of the First World War, established a mint in Tabora in its East African colony in order to stimulate trade in the face of a British blockade of goods. Indigenous labor was essential in the production of these gold types that have captured the attention of collectors some 100 years later. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-east-africa/german-colony/german-east-africa-german-colony-wilhelm-ii-gold-15-rupien-1916-t-ms64-ngc-/a/3126-31063.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3126-11062025 HID02906262019 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 8523253007 Estimate: 6000-7000 USD |  |
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| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3129 | Auction date: 12 January 2026 |
| Lot number: 30029 Price realized: 9,500 USD (Approx. 8,161 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: German East Africa German Colony. Wilhelm II gold 15 Rupien 1916-T MS64 NGC, Tabora mint, KM16.2, J-728, Fr-1. Right Arabesque ends below "A" of "OSTAFRIKA". The second of the two main die types used to produce this memorable East African gold issue colloquially referred to as "Elephants", minted from the gold of the Kironda mine, situated near Sekenke, about 200 kilometers northeast of Tabora. The iconic elephant design was chosen for display instead of Kaiser Wilhelm's effigy due to the importance of the ivory trade in the East African economy. A type created from suboptimal dies and minting equipment, so acquiring a specimen in at least Choice Mint State is often preferred by collectors that can afford it in hopes of obtaining an example that is aesthetically pleasing as well as ruggedly charming. This near-Gem boasts a radiant lustrous glow with a beautiful apricot patina, and the strike quality is more than sufficient to facilitate an enjoyable viewing experience. Representatives of such prime quality appear for sale infrequently, so the bidder response for this selection will likely be considerable. www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice https://coins.ha.com/itm/german-east-africa/german-east-africa-german-colony-wilhelm-ii-gold-15-rupien-1916-t-ms64-ngc-/a/3129-30029.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3129-01122026 HID02906262019 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Certification number: NGC 8213981011 Estimate: 8000-10000 USD |  |
