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5 Mark (Jena University) – Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach

Circulating commemorative coins

Commemoration: 350th Anniversary of Jena University

Germany

Context

Year: 1908

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: William Ernest

Currency:

Mark

(1892—1918)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 40,000

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 27.78 g

Silver weight: 25.00 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #220

Numista: #19479

Value

Bullion value: $71.33

Obverse

Description:

Elector Johann Friedrich in ceremonial dress, holding a sword.

Inscription:

JOH · FRIED · D · GROSZMUT · KURF · V · SACHSEN · STIFTER · D · UNIV · JENA ·

SPES MEA IN DEO

1558

1908

Translation:

JOHANN FRIEDRICH THE MAGNANIMOUS, ELECTOR OF SAXONY, FOUNDER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF JENA.

MY HOPE IS IN GOD

1558

1908

Script: Latin

Languages: German, Latin

Reverse

Description:

Imperial eagle with crown.

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1908

* FÜNF MARK *

Translation:

GERMAN EMPIRE 1908

* FIVE MARK *

Script: Latin

Language: German

Edge

Lettering:GOTT MIT UNS

Legend:

GOTT MIT UNS

Translation:

God with us

Language: German

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	A

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1908	A	40,000
1908	A	—	Proof

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5 Mark (Jena University) – Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach

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