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5 Marks (Reign of Ernst I) – Saxe-Altenburg

Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of the Reign of Ernst I
Germany
Context
Year: 1903
Country: Germany Country flag
Period:
Duchy
Ruler: Ernest I
Currency:
Mark
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 20,300
Material
Diameter: 38 mm
Weight: 27.77 g
Silver weight: 24.99 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard40
Numista: #47215
Value
Bullion value: $71.30

Obverse

Description:
Right-facing bust.
Inscription:
ERNST HERZOCH VON SACHSEN ALTENBURG

1853 1903

A
Translation:
ERNEST DUKE OF SAXONY-ALTENBURG

1853 1903
Script: Latin
Languages: English, German

Reverse

Description:
Imperial eagle with crown.
Inscription:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1903

* FÜNF MARK *
Translation:
GERMAN EMPIRE 1903

* FIVE MARK *
Script: Latin
Language: German

Edge

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

Mints

NameMark
BerlinA

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1903A20,000
1903A300Proof

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