5 Mark - Ernest August (Wedding) 1915 front 5 Mark - Ernest August (Wedding) 1915 back
5 Mark - Ernest August (Wedding) 1915 photo
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5 Mark - Ernest August Wedding

1915 year
Silver (.900) 27.777 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Brunswick (German States)
Duke
Ernest Augustus (Ernst August) (1913-1918)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1915
Value
5 Mark
Currency
Mark
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
27.777 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#67573
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with value below and date at end of legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1915
* FÜNF MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Mark - Ernest August (Wedding) 1915 coin from the Duchy of Brunswick (German States) is that it was minted to commemorate the wedding of Ernest August, the last Duke of Brunswick, to Princess Victoria Louise of Prussia. The coin features an image of the couple on one side and the coat of arms of Brunswick on the other. It was minted in silver (.900) and weighs 27.777 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1915 A 8600 - - - - - -

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