Wurttemberg 1898-F 5 mark Dav-964

Stack's Bowers 2021 NYINC sale, lot 20232

This specimen was lot 20232 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (Newport Beach, CA, January 2021), where it sold for $3,720. The catalog description^[1] noted, "GERMANY. Wurttemberg. 5 Mark, 1898-F. Freudenstadt Mint. Wilhelm II. PCGS MS-66+ Gold Shield. The single finest certified of the date on either the PCGS or NGC population reports, none finer. An absolutely outstanding representative of the type displaying lovely smooth satiny surfaces with frosty devices all complemented by gorgeous mottled iridescent patina on both sides. An eye catching survivor of the type sure to pique the interest of many German, world Crowns and world type collectors alike; those that are seeking lovely high grade examples to enrich their collections adding depth and at the same time quality. From the Trident Collection." Altho all the various states of the German Empire were entitled to strike silver five mark coins, many emitted only a few. This Wurttemberg type is known for 1892-1913 and is quite common.

Recorded mintage: 216,000.

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

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

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]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The January 2021 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Oro del Nuevo Mundo and Matt Orsini Collections, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.

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