5 Mark - Albert George
| Emissor | Schaumburg-Lippe |
|---|---|
| Ano | 1898-1904 |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 5 Mark |
| Moeda | Mark (1874-1911) |
| Composição | Silver (.900) |
| Peso | 27.777 g |
| Diâmetro | 38 mm |
| Espessura | |
| Formato | Round |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientação | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravador(es) | |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) | KM#50, J#165, Dav GT III#911 |
| Descrição do anverso | Bust facing left. |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | Latin |
| Legenda do anverso | GEORG FÜRST ZU SCHAUMBURG-LIPPE A |
| Descrição do reverso | Crowned imperial eagle. |
| Escrita do reverso | Latin |
| Legenda do reverso | DEUTSCHES REICH 1904 * FÜNF MARK * |
| Bordo | Lettering: GOTT MIT |
| Casa da moeda |
A Berlin, Germany (1280-date) |
| Tiragem |
1898 A - - 3 000 1898 A - Proof - 90 1904 A - - 3 000 1904 A - Proof - 250 |
| ID Numisquare | 2040722650 |
| Informações adicionais |
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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,