Owner Comments:
German Talers since 1800 by John S. Davenport.
Saxony. King Friedrich August III Series (1904- 1918).
5 Mark 1909.
Commemorative issue - for the 5-th centennial of the founding of the Leipzig University.
Davenport 906. KM 1269.
Obverse: Crown Prince Friedrich the Pugracious and Friedrich August III, associated busts Left.
FRIEDRICH DER STREITBARE * FRIEDRICH AUGUST * 1409 UNIVERITAT LEIPZIG 1909 *.
Reverse: Crowned Imperial Eagle (type 2) with shield on breast.
Edge lettering: GOTT MIT UNS.
27.7770 g., 0.9000 Silver, 0.8037 oz. ASW, 38 mm.
NGC PF 64 ULTRA CAMEO.
Low mintage in PROOF - 300 only minted.
Ultra cameo strike, deep mirror, spectacular coin.