5 Mark - Frederick Adolphus Hermann 1903 front 5 Mark - Frederick Adolphus Hermann 1903 back
5 Mark - Frederick Adolphus Hermann 1903 photo
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5 Mark - Frederick Adolphus Hermann

1903 year
Silver (.900) 27.77 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont (German States)
Prince
Frederick (Friedrich) (1893-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1903
Value
5 Mark
Currency
Mark
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
27.77 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#56468
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with shield on breast

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1903
* FÜNF MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Mark coin from the Principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont is that it features a rare example of a German prince wearing a mustache on a coin. The portrait of Frederick Adolphus Hermann, the reigning prince at the time, depicts him with a distinctive mustache, which was a unique feature for a coin during that era.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1903 A 300 - - - - - -

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