5 Heller - Wilhelm II Tabora Emergency Coinage

Issuer German East Africa
Year 1916
Type Emergency coin
Value 5 Heller (0.05)
Currency Decimalized Rupee (1904-1916)
Composition Brass
Weight 4.0 g
Diameter 22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#14, Schön#14
Obverse description German imperial crown above the date.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ♦1916♦ D.O.A
(Translation: Deutsche Ost Afrika -German East Africa)
Reverse description Value within wreath
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 5 HELLER T
Edge
Mint T
Tabora, Tanzania (1916)
Mintage 1916 T - KM# 14.1 (1.5-2 mm thick) - 30 000
1916 T - KM# 14.2 (1 mm or less thick) -
Numisquare ID 8700816980
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