5 Mark - Alfred
| Issuer | Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Duchy of |
|---|---|
| Year | 1895 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1872-1911) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 27.778 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#160, J#146, Dav GT III#828 |
| Obverse description | Bust facing right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ALFRED HERZOG VON SACHSEN COBURG UND GOTHA A |
| Reverse description | Crowned imperial eagle. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | DEUTSCHES REICH 1895 * FÜNF MARK * |
| Edge | Lettering: GOTT MIT |
| Mint |
A Berlin, Germany (1280-date) |
| Mintage |
1895 A - - 4 000 1895 A - Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 1977526360 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 1895 5 Mark coin from Saxe-Coburg and Gotha marks the reign of Duke Alfred, who inherited the ducal throne in 1893. As Queen Victoria’s second son, Alfred’s rule uniquely blended British and German royal lineages within the German Empire. This significant silver denomination reflects the Duchy'