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20 Heller - Wilhelm II Tabora Emergency Coinage
1916 year| Copper | 11.5 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | German East Africa |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 20 Heller (0.20) |
| Currency | Decimalized Rupee (1904-1916) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Denomination in wreaths
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
HELLER
Edge
Plain
Comment
Different variants exist :Obverse A : big crown
Obverse B : small crown
Reverse A : Curled tip on second L
Reverse B : Pointed tips on L's
Reverse C : Curled tips on L's
In Schön the coins are listed under Tanzania.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1916 20 Heller coin from German East Africa is that it was part of a emergency coinage issue during World War I. The coin was minted in Tabora, which was a major town in the colony, and was made of copper due to the shortage of other metals during the war. This coin is a rare and unique piece of history, and its value to collectors and historians is significant.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 T | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Heller - Wilhelm II (Tabora Emergency Coinage) 1916 coin.
