Owner Comments:
German Talers since 1800 by John S. Davenport.
Saxe- Altenburg, Ernst Series (1853- 1908)
Davenport 816, 5 Mark 1903.
To Commemorate Ernst's 50th Anniversary of the Reign.
ERNST HERZOG VON SACHSEN ALTENBURG , head R. Spray and dates 1853 - 1903 under head.
Crowned Imperial Eagle (Type 2) with shield on breast.
Berlin Mint, 20,000 minted total with unknown PROOF mintage.
Dav 816, KM 40
22.7700 g., 0.9000 Silver 0.8035 oz. ASW.
Proof-cameo strike, clear mirror background. Slight golden irrediscence on periphery.