© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Mark - Frederick III and Wilhelm II Pattern
1888 year| Tin | 16.1 g | 38.2 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | William II (1888-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Tin |
| Weight | 16.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Plain
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROBE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark coin from Germany (1871-1948) is that it features a unique combination of two portraits on its obverse side - Frederick III and Wilhelm II. This was a deliberate design choice to symbolize the transition of power from one ruler to the next, as Frederick III died shortly after Wilhelm II's ascension to the throne. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1888.
