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Astounding Gem 5 Mark

German Colony. Wilhelm II 5 Mark 1894-A MS65 NGC, Berlin mint, KM7, J-707, Dav-429. Perhaps the most broadly collected issue of the great German New Guinea series, the business strike of the Crown-sized 5 Mark. The appeal to World Crown collectors is immense; a one-year, low-mintage type, with colonial appeal, and one of the most celebrated coin designs ever engraved. And though the scarcity and high-demand of the type in Mint State have created a market for these that could never be described as insignificant, Proof renditions in comparable condition bring dramatically higher sums. The representative seen here is a lovely Gem Mint State piece, the typical satin luster cascading over the beautiful designs with just a light veil of tone to add some originality. A crowd-pleasing selection sure to bring a smile to the face of the collector lucky enough to bring this example home.
From the Eternal Collection, Part III

Metal: Silver
Diameter: 38mm
Weight: 27.778g
ASW: 0.8037oz
Mintage: 19,000


Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000.

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Proxy Bidding Ends 
January
12th Monday 8:50 am CT
Auction Dates
January
12th Monday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
22 Days 4h 13m 19s
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
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This lot is in: 1 - Signature® Floor Session - The Eternal Collection (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 30001-30124) - 9:00 AM Central Time, Monday, January 12, 2026 (10:00 AM Eastern Time).
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Additional Location Info:
InterContinental New York Barclay
111 East 48th Street
New York, NY 10017

Current Bid:
$11,500
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