{"product_id":"token-26-german-south-west-africa-heinrich-post-outjo-rare-biermarke-c-1900-1915","title":"Token 26 – German South West Africa – Heinrich Post, Outjo – Rare Biermarke, c. 1900–1915","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToken 26 – German South West Africa – Heinrich Post, Outjo – Rare Biermarke, c. 1900–1915\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrass Biermarke (beer token)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issued by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeinrich Post, General Dealer, Outjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, in German South West Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse is clearly inscribed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“HEINRICH POST OUTJO”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the reverse features a distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estylised beer mug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, immediately identifying its purpose as a beer token. Measuring approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20.2–20.5 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in diameter, this compact brass piece is an attractive and highly collectible example of private commercial token currency from the German colonial period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeinrich Post operated as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Dealer in Outjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an important settlement and trading centre in the north-central part of German South West Africa. Biermarken such as this were used in connection with the serving or redemption of beer and offer a fascinating glimpse into the everyday commercial and social life of the colony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue: Leipner MT 7021 \/ Hern 276a.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specialist catalogues describe this type as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003escarce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA particularly appealing piece for collectors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman South West Africa, colonial exonumia, beer tokens and historical Outjo memorabilia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its clearly identified issuer, named location, attractive beer-mug design and specialist catalogue references make the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeinrich Post Biermarke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an excellent representative piece of early private token currency in German South West Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haller Treasure Chest","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57293750436218,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/9125\/0466\/files\/Token26frontHeinrichPostOutjo.jpg?v=1790080887","url":"https:\/\/hallertreasurechest.com\/products\/token-26-german-south-west-africa-heinrich-post-outjo-rare-biermarke-c-1900-1915","provider":"Haller Treasure Chest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}