5 Mark - Ernest Louis

Features

Issuer Grand duchy of Hessen-Darmstadt (German States)
Grand duke Ernest Louis (Ernst Ludwig) (1892-1918)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1895-1900
Value 5 Mark
Currency Mark
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 27.777 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
26639
References KM# 369,
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# 73,
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# 711
John Stewart Davenport; 1949. German Talers since 1800. Spink & Son, Galesburg, Illinois, United States.

Obverse

Bust of the Grand Duke of Hesse Ernst Ludwig on the left, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ERNST LUDWIG GRSOHERZOG VON HESSEN
A

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1898
* FÜNF MARK *

Edge

Inscripted

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Mint

A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1895 A Photo 39 000 28%
1895 A Photo 200 11% Proof
1898 A 37 000 39%
1898 A Photo 240 6% Proof
1899 A Photo 18 000 11%
1899 A 176 6% Proof
1900 A Photo 18 000 11%
1900 A 150 11% Proof

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Country: France
Languages: French
Numista Rarity index: 83 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 20.07 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest Louis
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231912
Lot 63204
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2019 1895 A VF
(NGC VF35)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest Louis
Katz
Jubilee Auction 100
Lot 979
Internet Archive
23 Nov 2023 1895 A – Proof UNC USD 2102.89
(EUR 1951.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest Louis
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 30050
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1898 A – Proof UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 5400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest Louis
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 33864
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 1899 A AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest LouisPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Ernest Louis
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 30051
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1900 A UNC
(NGC MS65+)
USD 4320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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