5 Mark - William Ernest (Duke's Marriage) 1903 front 5 Mark - William Ernest (Duke's Marriage) 1903 back
5 Mark - William Ernest (Duke's Marriage) 1903 photo
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5 Mark - William Ernest Duke's Marriage

1903 year
Silver (.900) 27.777 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach, German States)
Grand duke
William Ernest (Wilhelm Ernst) (1901-1918)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1903
Value
5 Mark
Currency
Mark (1892-1918)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
27.777 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#39921
Rarity index
79%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1903
* FÜNF MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the marriage of Duke William Ernest of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach to Princess Caroline Reuss of Greiz in 1903. The coin's design features the portrait of the Duke on one side and the coat of arms of the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach on the other. It was made of silver (.900) and weighs 27.777 grams.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1903 A 1000 - - - - - -

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