1916-T 20 Hel Brass B/B MS(PCGS#404979)
1916-T 20 Hel Brass B/B MS (PCGS#404979)
February 2019 Collectors Choice Online Auction - World Coins
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 70234
- 等级
- MS64
- 价格
- 1,218
- 详细说明
- GERMAN EAST AFRICA. 20 Heller, 1916-T. Tabora Mint. NGC MS-64. KM-15a. Struck in brass. Small crown (obverse B) with pointed tips on L's (reverse B). Struck from salvaged parts off of the German Cruiser SMS Königsberg. After the Battle of Rufiji Delta the British sent the Mersey and Severn to finish off the German ship. Before the British were able to finish their assignment Captain Loof ordered that all usable parts be removed from the ship before it was scuttled. Lustrous and quite charming, with multiple die cracks on the obverse. Sharply struck though slightly off center with lovely satiny surfaces and a nice cartwheel effect. Light attractive patina gives this piece a nice look. Estimate: $75 - $125.