5 Mark - George II 1901 front 5 Mark - George II 1901 back
5 Mark - George II 1901 photo
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5 Mark - George II

1901 year
Silver (.900) 27.77 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen (German States)
Duke
George II (Georg II) (1866-1914)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1901
Value
5 Mark
Currency
Mark (1872-1915)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
27.77 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#56111
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with shield on breast.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1901
* 5 MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Mark - George II 1901 coin from Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the rule of the House of Saxe-Meiningen, which was a duchy located in what is now the state of Thuringia in Germany. The coin features an image of George II, the last duke of Saxe-Meiningen, on one side, and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. It was minted in silver (.900) and weighs 27.77 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1901 D 20000 - - - - - -

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