The Lissner Collection, Lot: 133. Estimate $4000. Sold for $11000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COLONIAL AFRICA, German. Deutsch-Ostafrika (German East Africa). Wilhelm II. Emperor, 1888-1918. AR 2 Rupien (34mm, 23.32 g, 12h). Berlin mint. Dated 1893. KM 5. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 WINGS APPROVED. Superb gem UNC with faint iridescent toning over brilliant satin surfaces. Only one graded higher in MS 66. Extremely rare this choice and highly desirable.