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LOT 4225
German States. Prussia (Kingdom), Friedrich III AR 5 Mark. Dated 1888. Berlin mint.
FRIEDRICH DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN, head to right, A (mintmark) below. DEUTSCHES REICH 1888 ★ FÜNF MARK ★, crowned eagle facing with wings spread, head to left; collared coat-of-arms on breast. Edge inscription: GOTT MIT UNS. KM 512; Jaeger 99; Davenport 787. Good Very Fine.(27.59gr, 38mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson.
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LOT 4225
German States. Prussia (Kingdom), Friedrich III AR 5 Mark.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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