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German E. Africa Big 5 Heller
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Moneta
Registered: August 2005
Location: Arizona USA
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Nicer in hand than the photo. The colony was established by treaties with local chiefs in 1884. It became a protectorate in 1891 and a full colony in 1897. The territory was established in what then was known as Tanganyika (Tanzania). The colony was lost after WW1. The Heller, of various denominations, were stuck in Berlin [A] and Hamburg [J] until 1914. The large bronze 5 Heller were only struck in 1908/09 at Hamburg. This 1909 had a mintage of 756K.
Centered crown, date below.
Lettering: DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA ♦1909♦
Translation: German East Africa
Engraver: E. Weigand
Reverse: Denomination within wreath. Lettering: 5 HELLER J
The BEST article on German E. Africa Coins is:
German East Africa Coins - Sandrock: [ link ]
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Keywords: East Africa German colony
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Denomination: 5 Heller
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Reference #: KM 11
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Date/Mintmark: 1909 J [Hamburg]
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Condition: AU
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Metal: Bronze
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