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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GeorgeM, post: 8122742, member: 28550&quot;]These come in a few varieties (large or small crown, curled L&#039;s, last L curled, or pointed L&#039;s). They were also made in bronze &amp; copper, both of which were sourced from a German Cruiser that was scuttled after being trapped in a river delta by an overwhelming British force. </p><p><br /></p><p>Conflicting sources claim that one of the ships brass cannons was melted down to make &gt;1.3 million of these, and a further 300k were made from copper (mostly wiring within the ship?). Other sources mention the use of brass shell casings. </p><p><br /></p><p>This example is clashed and broadstruck, illustrating the difficulties of minting siege currency (especially in primitive, tropical conditions). I believe it is a type B obverse / type B reverse, minted on a brass planchet. All of the copper examples I&#039;ve seen have a markedly reddish color, while this has a yellow/golden tone. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1414321[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1414322[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1414323[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1414324[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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