5 Mark - Albert George

Uitgever Schaumburg-Lippe
Jaar 1898-1904
Type Standard circulation coin
Waarde 5 Mark
Valuta Mark (1874-1911)
Samenstelling Silver (.900)
Gewicht 27.777 g
Diameter 38 mm
Dikte
Vorm Round
Techniek Milled
Oriëntatie Medal alignment ↑↑
Graveur(s)
In omloop tot
Referentie(s) KM#50, J#165, Dav GT III#911
Beschrijving voorzijde Bust facing left.
Schrift voorzijde Latin
Opschrift voorzijde GEORG FÜRST ZU SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE A
Beschrijving keerzijde Crowned imperial eagle.
Schrift keerzijde Latin
Opschrift keerzijde DEUTSCHES REICH 1904 * FÜNF MARK *
Rand Lettering: GOTT MIT
Muntplaats A
Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
Oplage 1898 A - - 3 000
1898 A - Proof - 90
1904 A - - 3 000
1904 A - Proof - 250
Numisquare-ID 2040722650
Aanvullende informatie

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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