Owner Comments:
German Talers since 1800 by John S. Davenport.
Hesse-Darmstadt, Ernst Ludwig Series (1892-1918).
Davenport 711, 5 Mark 1898.
ERNST LUDWIG GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN, Head to the Left.
Rev: Crowned imperial eagle (type 2 - the skinny one) shield on breast.
A- Berlin Mint. LOW MINTAGE - 240 ONLY!!
NGC PF 64. One of the TOP POP - only one coin graded higher per NGC tier.
Davenport 711, KM 369.
27.7770 g., 0.9000 Silver 0.8037 oz. ASW.
Highly collectible and TOP Quality 5 Mark of Ernst Ludwig of Hesse-Darmstadt (1892-1918), 1898. Spectacular appearance proof-uncirculated coin with highly reflective fields, satin finish for the portrait and eagle details, completely flawless gem except maybe some single hairlines on obverse from light whipping. Low mintage and RARE coin in general - 240 picks only per Krause. Serious collectors and investors only!