Owner Comments:
German Talers since 1800 by John S. Davenport.
Bavaria. King Otto Series (1886- 1913).
5 Mark, For the Ninetieth Birthday of the Prince- Regent Luitpold.
LVITPOLD PRINZ --- REGENT V. BAYERN. head of Regent, below 1821 * 12 MAERZ * 1911.
Crowned Imperial eagle, type 2, shield on breast.
Munich Mint (D). RARE in PROOF.
27.7770 g., 0.9000 Silver, 0.8037 oz. ASW, 38 mm.
KM 999, Davenport 619.
PCGS PR 63.
Rare Proof strike for this very popular on auctions coin! 90th Birthday of Prince-Regent Luitpold of Bavaria! Clear mirror fields with some excessive contact marks probably determined the grade - 63. Otherwise perfect collectible coin!