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Description
The Second Reich, German Colonial New Guinea, Emperor Wilhelm II (1888-1918), Silver Five Marks (27.65g, 38mm), 1894 A, Berlin mint. Obverse: Bird of Paradise perched on branch, head turned to the left and with wings spread. Reverse: Denomination and date central within palm wreath tied with bow, mintmark below, country surrounds above. KM-7. Lightly cleaned in the past thus with typical underlying surface marks and minor rim knocks, regardless quite bold and with great detail, near full eye on bird, a very collectible type, good Very Fine, reverse a touch better.
