5 Mark - Charles I 1877-1878 front 5 Mark - Charles I 1877-1878 back
5 Mark - Charles I 1877-1878 photo
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5 Mark - Charles I

 
Gold (.900) 1.991 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States)
King
Charles I (Karl I) (1864-1891)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1877-1878
Value
5 Mark
Currency
Mark
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
1.991 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 October 1900
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#33324
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1878
* 5 MARK *

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Mark coin from the Kingdom of Württemberg is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1877, just a few years after the formation of the German Empire, which was established in 1871. The coin's mintage was a symbol of the new German state's economic and political power, and it was used widely throughout the empire. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring King Charles I of Württemberg, was a nod to the region's rich history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1877 F 487687 - - - - - -
1878 F 50370 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark - Charles I 1877-1878 coin.