This historically rich lot features six coins from German East Africa, spanning both pre-war and wartime emergency issues. The group includes regular strikes from Hamburg and Berlin, as well as two rare Tabora emergency issues minted under siege conditions during World War I.

• The 1 Heller 1912-J is struck in bronze at the Hamburg mint and grades Choice AU, showing sharp detail and minimal wear.

• The 5 Heller 1914-J, in copper-nickel, is VF with some corrosion, typical of circulated colonial issues.

• The 5 Heller 1916-T is a crude AU brass coin, less than 1mm thick, produced in Tabora during wartime using improvised minting methods.

• The 10 Heller 1908-J, also copper-nickel, grades XF, with strong strike and light circulation.

• The 20 Heller 1916-T is another Tabora emergency issue, struck in brass or copper with a thick, uneven flan and crude AU surfaces.

• Finally, the ¼ Rupie 1909-A, minted in Berlin, is struck in .917 fine silver and grades VF, showing even original toning.

This lot offers a compelling glimpse into German colonial numismatics, especially the rare Tabora issues that reflect the improvisation and resilience of wartime minting. A perfect acquisition for collectors of East African history, emergency coinage, or WWI-era material.

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