5 Heller - Wilhelm II Tabora Emergency Coinage

Features

Issuer	German East Africa
Emperor	Wilhelm II (1888-1918)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1916
Value	5 Heller (0.05)
Currency	Decimalized rupie (1904-1916)
Composition	Brass
Weight	3.04 g
Diameter	22.5 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 21770 Numista type number (https://en.numista.com/help/what-is-the-n-number-visible-in-the-catalogue-33.html)
References	KM# 14, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 14 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
♦1916♦
D.O.A

Translation: Deutsche Ost Afrika -German East Africa

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
HELLER
T

Mint

Comments

Diameter can vary from 22 to 23 mm.

KM#14.1 (crown with oval base) and KM#14.2 (with  flat base):

See also

• Wreath

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Katz Auction 63 Lot 153	Jul 26, 2022	Undetermined	UNC	USD 24.92 (EUR 23.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232125 Lot 64464	Jun 23, 2021	Undetermined	UNC (NGC MS63)	USD 132.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 67 Lot 249	Sep 24, 2022	Undetermined	AU	USD 32.51 (EUR 30.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 63 Lot 152	Jul 26, 2022	Undetermined	XF	USD 22.75 (EUR 21.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 72 Lot 1676	Dec 21, 2022	Undetermined		USD 19.50 (EUR 18.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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