Scarce Prussian 5 Mark 1888 For Grading

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worldnumis Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 03/08/2017 6:43 pm I believe this is in the fine to very fine range. What do you think and is it as scarce as the KM price would indicate ? Report this Post to the Staff

Joseph7420 Bedrock of the Community Canada 11922 Posts	Posted 03/09/2017 11:41 pm Nice coin you have there! Overall, it looks quite worn; it might just make VF-20, but I would be closer to F-15 on it. Report this Post to the Staff
Pertinax Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2135 Posts	Posted 03/10/2017 09:04 am Almost F. I would expect more detail on the hair and some detail on the shield on the reverse for F. Compare https://www.ma-shops.com/numisaisne...3se77u39ra92 and https://www.ma-shops.com/numisaisne...3se77u39ra92 Report this Post to the Staff
worldnumis Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 03/10/2017 11:00 pm Thanks for the grading opinions. This will be a tough one for me to upgrade. Report this Post to the Staff
Potsdam Valued Member Germany 303 Posts	Posted 03/11/2017 07:37 am Pertinax, you're comparing this coin with a totally different type. According to grading instructions for these 5 Mark coins, the grid structure of the shield on the small eagle has to be recognizable. That's the case here which is why I'd go for VF-. @worldnumis: Lucky you. This is one of 2 coins that are missing in my collection of Prussian silver coins from 1874 to 1915. And indeed, getting this type in a XF or better condition is going to cost you around 1k or more... Report this Post to the Staff
worldnumis Pillar of the Community United States 731 Posts	Posted 03/11/2017 3:13 pm Potsdam==Thanks for your comments. I probably won't upgrade my type set,which is still missing the 1915 Drei Mark and the rare gold piece, for completion. I was happy to obtain this piece from my LCS for $100 several years ago. I like your site and notice you are missing a scarce 50pf piece which I have in my reggular German type collection. I will post it for a grade and any comments. Report this Post to the Staff
Potsdam Valued Member Germany 303 Posts	Posted 03/11/2017 7:11 pm That 50 Pf. coin you've posted is amazing. But getting this one here for only 100 $ is also pretty amazing. I'm always watching these on local auctions and in this condition they often fetch 300 € or more. Anyway, I'll probably continue with purchasing the rather common gold coins from Prussia until I'll save up to buy the Wilhelm II. 1888 types... Report this Post to the Staff
GERMANICVS Pillar of the Community Germany 1852 Posts	Posted 03/12/2017 2:23 pm It is a moderately scarce coin, and there is quite a lot of demand for it. I sold mine for 350 euros a few years ago, and it was not as nice as yours. I would grade yours example as almost VF, but many would call it full VF (also in Germany - ss or sehr schön, as the cris-cross design on the eagles's breast is fully visible). Great find! Edited by GERMANICVS 03/12/2017 2:27 pm Report this Post to the Staff
IndianGoldEagle Bedrock of the Community United States 36883 Posts	Posted 08/17/2017 10:41 am VF-20 Report this Post to the Staff
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