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[[Image:Hesse 1891 5 mark Sincona 9-03943.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 9, lot 3943]] | [[Image:Hesse 1891 5 mark Sincona 9-03943.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 9, lot 3943]] | ||
| − | The first specimen was lot 3943 in Sincona sale 9 ( | + | The first specimen was lot 3943 in Sincona sale 9 (Zürich, October 2012), where it sold for 600 CHF (about US$759 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''DEUTSCHLAND Hessen, Grossherzogtum Münzstätte Berlin Ludwig IV. 1877-1892. 5 Mark 1891. Sehr schön.'' (Grand duchy of Hesse, Louis IV, 1877-92, five mark of 1891, Berlin mint, very fine.)"</blockquote> This five mark piece was issued from the Berlin mint for the grand duke in 1891 only. Another five mark, with a modified reverse, was issued in 1888 ([[Hesse 1888-A 5 mark|Dav-709]]). This type is rare. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 25,000 plus a few proofs. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 25,000 plus a few proofs. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 27.77 g, .900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter. | + | ''Specification:'' 27.77 g, 0.900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter. |
''Catalog reference:'' J. 71. KM 364, [[Silver crowns by Davenport number|Dav-710]]. | ''Catalog reference:'' J. 71. KM 364, [[Silver crowns by Davenport number|Dav-710]]. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * 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. | ||
* 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. | ||
* 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. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 9,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>''Numismatic Coins, Medals, Banknotes & Books: Auction 9,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2012. |
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* [[Germany 1891-E 5 pfennig]] | * [[Germany 1891-E 5 pfennig]] | ||
* [[Hesse 1891-A 2 mark|1891 2 mark]] | * [[Hesse 1891-A 2 mark|1891 2 mark]] | ||
| + | * [[Baden 1891-G 5 mark]] | ||
| + | * [[Bavaria 1891-D 5 mark]] | ||
| + | * [[Prussia 1891-A 5 mark Dav-789|Prussia 1891 5 mark]] | ||
* [[Hesse 1895-A 5 mark|1895 5 mark]] | * [[Hesse 1895-A 5 mark|1895 5 mark]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1891]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1891]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:04, 20 May 2026
The first specimen was lot 3943 in Sincona sale 9 (Zürich, October 2012), where it sold for 600 CHF (about US$759 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"DEUTSCHLAND Hessen, Grossherzogtum Münzstätte Berlin Ludwig IV. 1877-1892. 5 Mark 1891. Sehr schön. (Grand duchy of Hesse, Louis IV, 1877-92, five mark of 1891, Berlin mint, very fine.)"
This five mark piece was issued from the Berlin mint for the grand duke in 1891 only. Another five mark, with a modified reverse, was issued in 1888 (Dav-709). This type is rare.
Recorded mintage: 25,000 plus a few proofs.
Specification: 27.77 g, 0.900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: J. 71. KM 364, Dav-710.
- 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.
- 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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