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5 Mark - Frederick II Silver Wedding
1914 year| Silver (.900) | 27.777 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Anhalt-Dessau (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Frederick II (Friedrich II) (1901-1918) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 27.777 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Inscription at top with date. Crowned imperial German eagle. Inscription at bottom with denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* DEUTSCHES REICH 1914 *
FÜNF MARK
Edge
Plain with inscription.
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Mark - Frederick II (Silver Wedding) 1914 coin from Anhalt-Dessau is that it was minted to commemorate the silver wedding anniversary of Frederick II, the last ruler of the German state of Anhalt-Dessau, and his wife, Princess Marie-Antoinette of Saxony-Altenburg. The coin's design features an image of the couple on the obverse side, with the reverse side bearing the coat of arms of Anhalt-Dessau and the inscription "Silberhochzeit 1914" (Silver Wedding 1914). The coin's mintage was limited to 20,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 A | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark - Frederick II (Silver Wedding) 1914 coin.
