Germany 1927-A 5 mark Dav-966
This specimen was lot 74705 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2023), where it sold for $216. The catalog description[1] noted, "GERMANY. Weimar Republic. 5 Mark, 1927-A. Berlin Mint. PCGS MS-64. Oak tree type. Verdant surfaces are awash with satin luster and very smooth for the assigned near-Gem level. Sure to appeal to specialists who appreciate originality and some tinted patina on their examples." This type, issued 1927-33, was struck in large numbers in Berlin ("A", shown here), Munich ("D"), Muldenhutten ("E"), Stuttgart ("F"), Karlsruhe ("G") and Hamburg ("J"). It is, however, expensive; perhaps they were melted during World War Two. We have included it in our category of thalers based on its size, even tho it is only 0.500 fine.
Recorded mintage: 7,926,000.
Specification: 25 g, 0.500 fine silver, 37 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-56; J-331, Dav-966.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- Jaeger, Kurt, Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871, Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, September 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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