1890 German East Africa Wilhelm II Silver Rupie NGC MS61
$695.00
A fantastic example of this Wilhelm II Silver Rupie of German East Africa colonial coin.
These coins circulated within the German East Africa colony, Deutsch-Ostafrika, encompassing present-day Burundi, Rwanda, mainland Tanzania, and the Kionga Triangle, later integrated into Mozambique.
This specific coin captivates with its original mint lustre, radiating stunning pinkish-mauve and electric blues that dazzle in the light. It boasts an abundance of eye-catching allure.
Third-party grading by NGC rates it as MS61, yet in my assessment, it exhibits a quality slightly surpassing the assigned grade.
NGC Standard Brown. Certificate No. 6492386-008
https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6492386-008/61/
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Description
Origin:German East Africa (Deutsch-Ostafrika)
Mint: Berlin, Germany
Denomination Rupie
Composition:Silver
Date:1890
Obverse: GUILELMUS II IMPERATOR, armored effigy of emperor Wilhelm II facing left
Reverse:DEUTSCH- OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT / 1890 / * EINE RUPEE * *, Coat of arms of the German East Africa Company, Sshield depicting lion under a palm tree, denomination below
Edge:Reeded
Grade:NGC MS61 (Uncirculated)
Diameter & Weight:25 mm, 5.8g
Provenance:Schulman B.V, Auctions Amsterdam, Netherlands
References:KM# 2, Schön# 4
German East Africa
Establishment
Upon its establishment as a colony in the 1880s, German East Africa encompassed present-day Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The German authorities imposed control through treaties, military presence, and administrative structures, displacing local governance systems.
Economic & Political Changes
This colonization triggered significant changes in the region’s socio-economic and political landscapes. Germans introduced infrastructure developments, including railways and ports, aimed at facilitating resource extraction and trade. Plantation agriculture, particularly in the production of cash crops like coffee and cotton, became pivotal to the colony’s economic growth.
However, the colonial rule was marred by exploitation and resistance. Indigenous communities faced forced labor and oppressive measures, leading to revolts and uprisings against German rule.
The colonization of German East Africa, characterized by its economic exploitation and resistance from local populations, played a crucial role in shaping the region’s history and laying the groundwork for subsequent struggles for independence.
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