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5 Marks - Ernest I Golden Reign

1903 year
Silver (.900) 27.77 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg (German States)
Duke
Ernest I (Ernst I) (1853-1908)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1903
Value
5 Marks
Currency
Mark
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
27.77 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47215
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 50th anniversary of Ernest I's reign as the Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, which was a significant milestone in the history of the duchy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1903 A 300 - - - - - -

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