Wurttemberg 1888-F 5 mark

Sincona sale 9, lot 4108

This specimen was lot 4108 in Sincona sale 9 (Zurich, October 2012), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"DEUTSCHLAND Württemberg, Königreich Karl, 1864-1891. 5 Mark 1888. Fast vorzüglich-vorzüglich. (Kingdom of Wurttemberg, Charles, 1864-91, five mark of 1888, extremely fine to good extremely fine.)"

This type was struck 1874-76 and 1888. It is rather scarce compared to the succeeding type (Dav-964) and the 1888 is the scarcest date.

Recorded mintage: 49,258.

Specification: 27.77 g, .900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: J. 173. KM 623, Dav-963.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th 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, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2012.

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• 1875 5 mark
• 1888 2 mark
• Hesse 1888-A 5 mark
• 1893 5 mark
• Coins and currency dated 1888
• return to coins of German States, Wurttemberg