© 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 III Pattern
1914 year| Silver (.900) | 23.55 g | 37.98 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis III (Ludwig III) (1913-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 5 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 23.55 g |
| Diameter | 37.98 mm |
| Thickness | 2.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#393002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, shield on breast
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1914
* FÜNF MARK *
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark - Louis III (Pattern) 1914 from Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) is that it was designed by the artist Max von Klinger, who was a prominent figure in the German art scene at the time. The coin features a portrait of Louis III, the last king of Bavaria, on one side, and an image of a standing figure representing Bavaria on the other. The coin was minted in 1914, but it was never circulated, as World War I broke out the same year and the production of coins was halted. As a result, the Pattern 5 Mark - Louis III (Pattern) 1914 is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
