© Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
© Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG
5 Mark - Charles I and William II Pattern
1895 year| Aluminium | 5.96 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles I (Karl I) (1864-1891) William II (1891-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1895 |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 5.96 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#317870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial Eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1895
* FÜNF MARK *
Edge
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Comment
Found in the fire debris of the Stuttgart Mint after WWII.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark - Charles I and William II (Pattern) 1895 from Kingdom of Württemberg (Württemberg, German States) made of Aluminium weighing 5.96 g is that it was designed by the artist and engraver, Wilhelm von Kaulbach. Kaulbach was a prominent artist of the time and his designs were known for their intricate details and realistic portrayals. The coin features a portrait of Charles I and William II on one side and an image of the Württemberg coat of arms on the other. The use of aluminum as the material for the coin was also unusual for the time period, as it was not commonly used in coinage until the late 19th century.
