5 Mark - Louis III

5 Mark - Louis III - obverse5 Mark - Louis III - reverse

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Features

Issuer Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King Louis III (Ludwig III) (1913-1918)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1914
Value 5 Marks
Currency Mark
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 27.777 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness 2.75 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
34840
References KM# 1007,
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# 53,
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# 620
John Stewart Davenport; 1949. German Talers since 1800. Spink & Son, Galesburg, Illinois, United States.

Obverse

Head left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LUDWIG III KOENIG VON BAYERN
D

Engraver: Alois Börsch

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, shield on breast

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1914
* FÜNF MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Mint

D Munich, Germany (1158-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1914 D Photo 142 400 $ 160 $ 160 $ 270

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis III
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 30029
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 990.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252
Lot 65563
Internet Archive
22 Dec 2022 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis III
Katz
Auction 70
Lot 65
Internet Archive
13 Nov 2022 UNC USD 152.28
(EUR 141.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis III
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 29 The Kansas Collection of German Coins Showcase Auction 61272
Lot 97073
Internet Archive
29 May 2022 UNC
(PCGS MS63+)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232148
Lot 61451
Internet Archive
25 Nov 2021 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 576.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Mark - Louis III
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 1430
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 AU USD 198.73
(EUR 184.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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