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5 Mark – Hesse-Darmstadt

Standard circulation coins
Germany
Context
Years: 1895–1900
Country: Germany Country flag
Period:
Grand Duchy
Currency:
Mark
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 112,766
Material
Diameter: 38 mm
Weight: 27.78 g
Silver weight: 25.00 g
Thickness: 3 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard369
Numista: #26639
Value
Bullion value: $69.30

Obverse

Description:
Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig bust, left, encircled by legend.
Inscription:
ERNST LUDWIG GRSOHERZOG VON HESSEN

A
Translation:
ERNEST LOUIS GRAND DUKE OF HESSE
Script: Latin
Language: German

Reverse

Description:
Imperial eagle, crowned, with surrounding legend.
Inscription:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1898

* FÜNF MARK *
Translation:
GERMAN EMPIRE 1898

* FIVE MARK *
Script: Latin
Language: German

Edge

Inscripted
Legend:
GOTT MIT UNS
Translation:
God with us
Language: German

Mints

NameMark
BerlinA

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1895A200Proof
1895A39,000
1898A37,000
1898A240Proof
1899A18,000
1899A176Proof
1900A18,000
1900A150Proof

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