Owner Comments:
German Talers since 1800 by John S. Davenport.
Hesse-Darmstadt, Ludwig IV Series (1877-1892).
Davenport 709, 5 Mark 1888 - Transitional Year.
LUDWIG IV GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN, Head of Ludwig to the Right.
Rev: Crowned imperial eagle (type 1 - the fat one) shield on breast.
PCGS MS 61. RARE and LOW MINTAGE - 8940 only minted.
Davenport 709, KM 360.
27.7770 g., 0.9000 Silver 0.8037 oz. ASW.
Extremely RARE to find in high grade and even more difficult in MS-certified state (only single specimens certified as MS by NGC/PCGS) 5 Mark of Ludwig IV of Hessen (1877-1892). This one is 1888 year production - transitional year with extremely low mintage - only 8940 per Krause... This particular coin has full cartwheel luster with touch of toning close to the edges, sharp uncirculated details and great appearance in general. Some excessive contact marks and hairlines in the fields are determine the grade - MS 61 by PCGS. Great collectible and investment gem despite of some handling imperfections!