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[[Image:Hesse 1888 5 mark Sincona 9-03941.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 9, lot 3941]]
 
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The first specimen was lot 3941 in Sincona sale 9 (Zurich, October 2012), where it sold for 1200 CHF (about US$1,518 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''DEUTSCHLAND Hessen, Grossherzogtum Münzstätte Berlin Ludwig IV. 1877-1892. 5 Mark 1888. Kr. Sehr schön.'' (Grand duchy of Hesse, Louis IV, 1877-92, five mark of 1888, Berlin mint, very fine.)"</blockquote>  This five mark piece was issued from the Berlin mint for the grand duke in 1888 only. It was accompanied by a silver two mark ([[Hesse 1888-A 2 mark|KM 359]]) and ten mark ([[Hesse 1888-A 10 mark|KM 361]]). Another five mark, with a modified reverse, was issued in 1891 (see [[Hesse 1891-A 5 mark|Dav-710]]). This type is rare.  
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The first specimen was lot 3941 in Sincona sale 9 (Zürich, October 2012), where it sold for 1200 CHF (about US$1,518 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''DEUTSCHLAND Hessen, Grossherzogtum Münzstätte Berlin Ludwig IV. 1877-1892. 5 Mark 1888. Kr. Sehr schön.'' (Grand duchy of Hesse, Louis IV, 1877-92, five mark of 1888, Berlin mint, very fine.)"</blockquote>  This five mark piece was issued from the Berlin mint for the grand duke in 1888 only. It was accompanied by a silver two mark ([[Hesse 1888-A 2 mark|KM 359]]) and ten mark ([[Hesse 1888-A 10 mark|KM 361]]). Another five mark, with a modified reverse, was issued in 1891 (see [[Hesse 1891-A 5 mark|Dav-710]]). This type is rare.  
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 8,940 plus 400 proofs.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 8,940 plus 400 proofs.
  
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''Specification:'' 27.77 g, .900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter.  
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''Specification:'' 27.77 g, 0.900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter.  
  
 
''Catalog reference:'' J. 69. KM 360, [[Silver crowns by Davenport number|Dav-709]].  
 
''Catalog reference:'' J. 69. KM 360, [[Silver crowns by Davenport number|Dav-709]].  
  
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
 
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
 
 
* Craig, William D., ''[[Germany|Germanic]] Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II,'' Mountain View, CA: 1954.
 
* Craig, William D., ''[[Germany|Germanic]] Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II,'' Mountain View, CA: 1954.
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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
 
* Jaeger, Kurt, ''Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871,'' Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982.
 
* Jaeger, Kurt, ''Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871,'' Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982.
 
* Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed.,'' London: Spink & Son, 1964.
 
* Davenport, John S., ''European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed.,'' London: Spink & Son, 1964.
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* <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 9,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2012.  
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* <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 9,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012.  
  
 
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* [[Hesse 1877-H 5 mark Fr-3792]] gold
 
* [[Hesse 1877-H 5 mark Fr-3792]] gold
 
* [[Hesse 1888-A 2 mark|1888 2 mark]]
 
* [[Hesse 1888-A 2 mark|1888 2 mark]]
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* [[Baden 1888-G 5 mark]]
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* [[Bavaria 1888-D 5 mark]]
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* [[Hamburg 1888-J 5 mark]]
 
* [[Wurttemberg 1888-F 5 mark]]
 
* [[Wurttemberg 1888-F 5 mark]]
 
* [[Hesse 1888-A 10 mark|1888 10 mark]]
 
* [[Hesse 1888-A 10 mark|1888 10 mark]]

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Sincona sale 9, lot 3941

The first specimen was lot 3941 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 Hessen, Grossherzogtum Münzstätte Berlin Ludwig IV. 1877-1892. 5 Mark 1888. Kr. Sehr schön. (Grand duchy of Hesse, Louis IV, 1877-92, five mark of 1888, Berlin mint, very fine.)"

This five mark piece was issued from the Berlin mint for the grand duke in 1888 only. It was accompanied by a silver two mark (KM 359) and ten mark (KM 361). Another five mark, with a modified reverse, was issued in 1891 (see Dav-710). This type is rare.

Recorded mintage: 8,940 plus 400 proofs.

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

Catalog reference: J. 69. KM 360, Dav-709.

Source:

  • Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Jaeger, Kurt, Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871, Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982.
  • 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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