Owner Comments:
German Talers since 1800 by John S. Davenport,
Mecklenburg- Schwerin Series. Friedrich Franz IV (1897- 1918)
Davenport 730. 5 Mark 1904.
For the marriage of the Grand duke and Alexandra of Brunswick- Luneburg.
Obv: FRIEDRICH FRANZ ---- ALEXANDRA GROSSHERZOG U. GROSSHERZOGIN V. MECKLENB. SCHW. 7 VI.
associated heads left.
Rev: Crowned imperial eagle, shield on breast.
Berlin Mint (A), 40,000 minted.
Edge: GOTT MIT UNS
27.7770 g., 0.9000 Silver, 0.8037 oz ASW, 38 mm.
Spectacular champagne toning with golden irrediscence. Irresistible color. Collectible gem.