Description

German East Africa.

Colony Standard Coinage after 1904.

1908J Five Heller.

Ruler: Wilhelm II, 1888-1918.

Obverse: Crown with ribbon above date.

Legend: DEUTSCH OSTAFRIKA

Reverse: Denomination within wreath.

Hamberg mint (J), 600,000.

Large coin 37mm, bronze, 19.95g, edge plain.

Catalogue: KM#11.

Grade: VF, spot of verdigris on the letter 'S' in Deutsch.