5 Mark - Karl I

5 Mark - William I - obverse5 Mark - William I - reverse

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Features

IssuerKingdom of Prussia (German States) 
KingKarl I (1861-1888)
TypeStandard circulation coin
Years1877-1878
Value5 Mark
CurrencyMark
CompositionGold (.900)
Weight1.991 g
Diameter16 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized1 October 1900
NumberN# 21747 
ReferencesKM# 507, J# 244

Obverse

Bust of Karl I on the right, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WILHELM DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN
A

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1877
* 5 MARK *

Edge

Smooth

Mints

ABerlin, Germany (1280-date)
BWrocław, Poland


1877 Germany 5 Mark Gold Coin - Württemberg, Karl I, Very Rare Pendant

Offered for sale is a very fine 5 Mark Gold Coin dated 1877 from Germany....This fine gold antique coin is held in gold bezel frame with ring at the top to either be worn as a pendant with chain or used as a charm on bracelet... This piece measures 5/8 Inch or 23mm in diameter with weight of 2.5 grams... In very fine estate condition, estate purchased, WOW!