Prussia 1899-A 5 mark Dav-789

From CoinVarieties
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Sincona sale 18, lot 1838

This specimen was lot 1838 in Sincona sale 18 (Zürich, May 2014), where it sold for CHF 300 (about US$395 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"5 Mark 1899. Berlin Vorzüglich-FDC. (Germany, kingdom of Prussia, five mark of 1899, about uncirculated.)"

This type was struck 1891-1908. It superseded a similar type with a different reverse (Dav-788).

Recorded mintage: 524,960.

Specification: 27.77 g, 0.900 fine silver, .803 troy oz ASW, lettered edge, this specimen 27.77 g.

Catalog reference: J. 104. KM 523, Dav-789.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • 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.
  • [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, & Banknotes: Auction 18, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2014.

Link to:

Retrieved from "https://coinvarieties.com/index.php?title=Prussia_1899-A_5_mark_Dav-789&oldid=557983"