5 Mark - Albert George

Émetteur Schaumburg-Lippe
Année 1898-1904
Type Standard circulation coin
Valeur 5 Mark
Devise Mark (1874-1911)
Composition Silver (.900)
Poids 27.777 g
Diamètre 38 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Graveur(s)
En circulation jusqu’à
Référence(s) KM#50, J#165, Dav GT III#911
Description de l’avers Bust facing left.
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers GEORG FÜRST ZU SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE A
Description du revers Crowned imperial eagle.
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers DEUTSCHES REICH 1904 * FÜNF MARK *
Tranche Lettering: GOTT MIT
Atelier A
Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
Tirage 1898 A - - 3 000
1898 A - Proof - 90
1904 A - - 3 000
1904 A - Proof - 250
ID Numisquare 2040722650
Informations supplémentaires

Historical Context: The 5 Mark Albert George of Schaumburg-Lippe, minted between 1898 and 1904, represents a significant silver denomination from a sovereign principality within the unified German Empire. Prince Georg (Albert George) ruled from 1893 to 1911. These coins served as tangible expressions of Schaumburg-Lippe's statehood and its participation in the imperial monetary system, aligning with the standardized coinage of the Wilhelminian era. The 5 Mark, a substantial silver piece, held considerable purchasing power.

Artistry: The design adheres to the prevailing German academic realism of the late 19th century. While specific engravers are often not explicitly named on such issues, these coins were typically struck at the Imperial Mint in Berlin (mint mark 'A'). The obverse features a finely detailed bust of Prince Albert George, usually facing right, with his regal titles. The reverse displays the standardized Imperial German eagle,

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