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5 Mark - Otto
| Silver (.900) | 27.70 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Otto (1886-1913) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1891-1913 |
| Value | 5 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 27.70 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial German eagle
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1908
* FÜNF MARK *
Translation:
GERMAN REICH 1908
* FIVE MARKS *
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Translation: GOD WITH US
Comment
Previous KM#512Interesting fact
The 5 Mark coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria, minted between 1891 and 1913, features an image of King Otto on one side and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other. It was made of silver (.900) and weighed 27.70 grams. Interestingly, this coin was used during a time of great economic and political change in Germany, with the country transitioning from a collection of individual states to a unified nation. Despite the changes, the coin remained a stable symbol of value and was widely used in everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 D | 98420 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1893 D | 98420 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 D | 140562 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 D | 140639 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 D | 28120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 D | 303040 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 D | 140640 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 D | 295211 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 D | 295371 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1902 D | 506049 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 D | 1012097 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 D | 548340 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 D | 70249 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 D | 752653 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 D | 576579 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 D | 520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark - Otto 1891-1913 coin.
