5 Mark - William I

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King William I (Wilhelm I.) (1861-1888)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1877-1878
Value 5 Mark
Currency Mark
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 1.991 g
Diameter 16 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1 October 1900
Number
N#
21747
References KM# 507,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
J# 244
Kurt Jaeger, Michael Kurt Sonntag; 2021. Die deutschen Münzen seit 1871 : mit Prägezahlen und Bewertungen (27th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.

Obverse

Bust of Wilhelm I on the right, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WILHELM DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN
A

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1877
* 5 MARK *

Edge

Smooth

Mints

A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
B Wrocław, Poland (1360-1670)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1877 A 1 217 000 67%
1877 A 4% Proof
1877 B Photo 517 000 15%
1877 B 0% Proof
1877 C 688 000 33%
1878 A 502 000 17%
1878 A 0% Proof

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Numista Rarity index: 67 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 127.93 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - William IPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - William I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232123
Lot 62468
Internet Archive
9 Jun 2021 1877 B UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 690.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232307
Lot 63364
Internet Archive
9 Feb 2023 1877 C UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - William I
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 1913
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 Undetermined USD 130.53
(EUR 121.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - William I
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 1914
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 Undetermined USD 98.16
(EUR 91.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - William I
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 1915
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 Undetermined USD 120.82
(EUR 112.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - William I
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 1916
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 Undetermined USD 130.53
(EUR 121.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - William I
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 1917
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 Undetermined USD 112.19
(EUR 104.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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