1914-A German Empire 5 Mark – Wilhelm II (Silver) (VF+)

1914-A German Empire 5 Mark – Wilhelm II (Silver) (VF+)
CA$105.00

  • Country: German Empire (Deutsches Kaiserreich)

  • Denomination: 5 Mark

  • Year: 1914

  • Mintmark: A (Berlin Mint)

  • Ruler: Kaiser Wilhelm II (1888–1918)

  • Composition: .900 Silver

  • Weight: 27.78 g

  • Actual Silver Weight (ASW): ~0.8038 troy oz

  • Edge: Lettered

Obverse: Bust of Kaiser Wilhelm II facing right with inscription “WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG VON PREUSSEN.”
Reverse: Imperial crowned eagle with shield and legend “DEUTSCHES REICH 1914 FÜNF MARK.”

Historical Context

This coin was struck in the same year World War I began, making 1914-dated 5 Mark pieces historically significant. Large silver crowns like this were widely circulated, but many were later melted, making attractive original examples increasingly desirable.