1899 German East Africa Rupie Lion Wilhelm II Colonial Silver Coin (19070703R) Ecuador Consecratio: The Imperial cult of

Consecratio: The Imperial cult of ancient Rome identified emperors and some members of their families with the divinely sanctioned authority (auctoritas) of the Roman State

Obverse: DIVVS ANTONINVS

Surface 5/5 (such high sub-grades rarely seen for this series)

Surfaces have some original luster

This combination of these gods is an apparent recognition of the connection between the Nile and Egypt's prosperity

1899 German East Africa Rupie Lion Wilhelm II Colonial Silver Coin (19070703R) Ecuador Consecratio: The Imperial cult ofKaiser Wilhelm II German East Africa colonial silver rupie. Lion and plam tree design: 91. 7% silver, 11. 66g, 31mm.