© 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 - Louis II Pattern ND
| Silver (.900) | 17.71 g | 34.04 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1874-1876 |
| Value | 5 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 17.71 g |
| Diameter | 34.04 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#281213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
34 M M
PROBE
MÜNZE
FÜNF MARK
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark - Louis II (Pattern) ND (1874-1876) from Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) made of Silver (.900) weighing 17.71 g is that it was designed by the artist Johann Baptist Merkle, who was a prominent medalist and engraver of the time. The coin features a portrait of King Louis II on one side and an image of the Bavarian coat of arms on the other. It's a rare and valuable coin, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
