5 Mark - Otto 1888 front 5 Mark - Otto 1888 back
5 Mark - Otto 1888 photo
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5 Mark - Otto

1888 year
Silver (.900) 27.77 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Otto (1886-1913)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1888
Value
5 Marks
Currency
Mark
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
27.77 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
2.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#70106
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Crowned imperial German eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1888
* FÜNF MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Comment

Previously KM#508

Interesting fact

The 5 Mark coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria, minted in 1888 during the reign of Otto, features an interesting design element - the obverse side bears the portrait of Otto, while the reverse side features the Bavarian coat of arms, which includes a shield with the symbol of the Holy Roman Empire. This coin was made of silver with a purity of .900 and weighs 27.77 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1888 D 69000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark - Otto 1888 coin.