Wurttemberg 1913-F 5 mark

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Sincona sale 9, lot 4120

This specimen was lot 4120 in Sincona sale 9 (Zürich, October 2012), where it sold for 1200 CHF (about US$1,518 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND Württemberg, Königreich Wilhelm II. 1891-1918. 5 Mark 1913. Prachtvolle polierte Platte. FDC. (Kingdom of Württemberg, William II, 1891-1918, five mark of 1913, proof.)"

This type was struck intermittently 1892-1913. It is common, especially the 1913, but proofs are scarce.

Recorded mintage: 401,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 27.77 g, 0.900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: J. 176, KM 632, Dav-964.

Source:

  • 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.
  • Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • [1]Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 9, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012.

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