© 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 - William II Golden Wedding Anniversary - Pattern
1879 year| Silver (.900) | 27.73 g | 38.07 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (Wilhelm I.) (1861-1888) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1879 |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 27.73 g |
| Diameter | 38.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, shield on breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1879
* FÜNF MARK *
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Comment
Schaaf 97 G2Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Mark - William II (Golden Wedding Anniversary - Pattern) 1879 from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) is that it was minted to commemorate the golden wedding anniversary of King Wilhelm I and Queen Augusta, which is a rare and unique occasion for a coin to be minted.
