5 Mark - Frederick III

5 Mark - Frederick III - obverse5 Mark - Frederick III - reverse

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Features

Issuer Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1888)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1888
Value 5 Mark
Currency Mark
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 27.777 g
Diameter 38 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
21784
References KM# 512,
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# 99,
Kurt Jaeger, Michael Kurt Sonntag; 2021. Die deutschen Münzen seit 1871 : mit Prägezahlen und Bewertungen (27th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
Dav GT III# 787
John Stewart Davenport; 1949. German Talers since 1800. Spink & Son, Galesburg, Illinois, United States.

Obverse

Friedrich III, German Emperor and King of Prussia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FRIEDRICH DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN
A

Reverse

Crown over imperial eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1888
* FÜNF MARK *

Edge

Inscripted

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Translation: God with us

5 Mark - Frederick III -  obverse

Mint

A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1888 A Photo 200 000 $ 99 $ 160 $ 160 $ 370 98%
1888 A Photo $ 2200 3% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick III
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 707
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 1888 A UNC USD 24.80
(EUR 23.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232346
Lot 63309
Internet Archive
9 Nov 2023 1888 A UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 690.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 September 25 Spotlight: German States World Coins Showcase Auction 61325
Lot 24399
Internet Archive
25 Sep 2023 1888 A UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 September 25 Spotlight: German States World Coins Showcase Auction 61325
Lot 24398
Internet Archive
25 Sep 2023 1888 A UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232336
Lot 61291
Internet Archive
31 Aug 2023 1888 A UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick III
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 30066
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1888 A UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Frederick III
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 30068
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1888 A UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 396.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232325
Lot 64379
Internet Archive
15 Jun 2023 1888 A UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 444.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232318
Lot 61490
Internet Archive
27 Apr 2023 1888 A UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 420.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313
Lot 65367
Internet Archive
23 Mar 2023 1888 A UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 174.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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