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5 Mark - Ernest Louis
| Silver (.900) | 27.777 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1898
* FÜNF MARK *
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ernest Louis, the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, on one side, and an image of a crowned eagle on the other. The eagle is a symbol of the German Empire, and its inclusion on the coin reflects the Grand Duchy's status as a member state of the Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 A | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 A | 240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 A | 176 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 A | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark - Ernest Louis 1895-1900 coin.
