1890 Medal Major Von Wissmann Ag German East Africa Takeover SP(PCGS#810451)
1890 Medal Major Von Wissmann Ag German East Africa Takeover SP (PCGS#810451)
January 2021 Ancient & World Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 23523
- 等级
- SP64
- 价格
- 3,732
- 详细说明
- GERMAN EAST AFRICA. Silver Medal, 1890. PCGS SPECIMEN-64 Gold Shield. Diameter: 38.5mm. Issued to honor the conquest of East Africa by Major Hermann von Wissman (1853-1905) in 1889-90. Obverse: bust left in pith helmet; reverse: the genius of Germany flies over the African shore. An attractive Medal with iridescent toning over prooflike surfaces. We note many appearances of this medal in bronze and silver in Europe but we believe that this is the first offering in the United States. Estimate: $400 - $500. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.