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coingirl
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 Posted 10/26/2009 2:16 pm
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Hello,
I have been watching the forum from the sidelines without participating in it. I see a lot of benefits and have seen a lot of posts that suggest great knowledge. That is why I have decided to get your opinion on this coin, and perhaps a couple of others later.
My interest, being a Girl, is definitely GOLD. Love the color.
My main collector interest is Canadian Coinage from 1967 back to 1858.
But recently I have purchased a number of Coins as one lot. One of the coins is this 2 Rupie piece.
Can anyone please tell me what is is worth and perhaps an estimated Grade for it?
Thank you all for your help
Coingirl
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snowman
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DVCollector
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United States
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Posted 10/26/2009 4:51 pm
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Something to add...these 2 Rupien should be silver. Does this coin have a gold color?
I went over to Heritage auctions and saw the coin sold for a bit more than Krause values.
Also, comparing the reverse of your coin to examples on Heritage, I noticed a few things (arrows)
The lettering appears larger and closer to the borders of the outer circle...look at the height of OSTAFRIKANISCHE, and that dash.
There's also an odd mark in the S of GESELLSCHAFT.  I don't know what these differences signify, but maybe someone who knows can comment further?
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Jays-Dad
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USA
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Posted 10/26/2009 5:50 pm
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Though I am not a German East Africa expert (I have 2 Pesa and 3 Heller, since 64 Pesa = 1 Rupie and 100 Heller = 1 Rupie, I guess I have about 1/45 of a 2 Rupie coin), I would guess the arrows noted are nothing but hits, digs,or knocks. Just normal wear and banging from circulation. But I am not an expert, just 1/45th or so of an expert.
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coingirl
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Canada
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Posted 10/26/2009 7:09 pm
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thank you all so far.
the coin weighs 22.53 grams
diameter is 34,5 mm approx
there are NO traces of having been mounted and it appears that the black marks are some kind of permanent marker traces.
I tried to remove them with acetone and it worked a bit. I think if I soak it for a week these marks would come off.
the S problem? could it be a die problem? that funny thing is there, for sure.
it looks like most German old 5 mark pieces,pre 1900, not gold color.
thanks so far, maybe we will find out what this Oldie is all about.
Coingirl
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coingirl
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Canada
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Posted 10/26/2009 7:11 pm
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oh, forgot an important factor:
the coin is NOT magnetic and appears to be silver.
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Jeff 11
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United Kingdom
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Posted 10/27/2009 3:36 pm
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22.53 grams is near right, the Krause catalogue lists it as 23.32 grams. The descrepancy is probably just from wear, it certainly looks genuine enough. Nice find to get from a coin lot!
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DVCollector
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Posted 10/30/2009 4:48 pm
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I keep comparing your coin to the dozen or so on Heritage, and I'm still scratching my head.
It might appear slight, but for the lettering to be that larger has to be a die difference, and not due to wear.
Check out the difference in rim width. Either it's a cool die variety--or the other option.
If I spot one with the "S" mark like yours I'll be sure to update my comments. 
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acidic1
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coingirl
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Canada
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Posted 11/02/2009 7:39 pm
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DVD Collector,
interesting....
a person I know from Europe thinks it could be a oriental forgery.
Apparently there were similar coins making the rounds 3-4 years ago...
would be a sad thing, but it might be possible.
Maybe I should send it to NGC or PCGS?
thank you guys..
CS
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DVCollector
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United States
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Posted 11/02/2009 9:12 pm
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Well...I'm not an expert on these, but I buy a lot of world coins and scrutinize details closely.
Something was a bit off to my eyes, and portrait detail was a bit low, so interesting that another thinks so.
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hc8604
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USA
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Posted 11/02/2009 11:51 pm
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The lettering does not look to be in a even circle, most notably the top part of East Africa.. the Heritage coin looks better. Letter detail on the OP's coin looks bold and rounded; Heritage looks thinner and straight.
Any Chinese fakes of this coin out there?
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Zaggy
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DVCollector
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