5 Mark - Frederick I 1877 front 5 Mark - Frederick I 1877 back
5 Mark - Frederick I 1877 photo
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5 Mark - Frederick I

1877 year
Gold (.900) 1.991 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Baden (Baden, German States)
Ruling authority
Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1856-1907)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1877
Value
5 Marks
Currency
Mark
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
1.991 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 October 1900
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#39579
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1877
* 5 MARK *

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Mark coin from Grand Duchy of Baden 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 in 1871, and it features an image of Frederick I, the Grand Duke of Baden. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the Grand Duchy of Baden and was made of gold (.900) with a weight of 1.991 grams. Despite its small size, the coin has a rich history and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1877 G 345000 - - - - - -

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