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Expert: - 8/24/2011


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Another neat coin I acquired in my journeys.  I'm attaching photos of the front and back.  What I've found so far is it's a 5 mark silver coin from Prussia I believe.  Any additional information, as well as approximate value would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you again in advance for your assistance.

Answer
Hi Kurtis,
You are correct about the attribution, it is indeed a silver 5 mark from the German state of Prussia.
In the condition show the coin is worth in the $40 range if it has a letter A or B on the opposite side below the portrait. A letter C will be worth slightly more, up to $50 in this condition.
Thanks for the question! =)

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Dmitry Livshits

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My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins. I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.

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Collector of world coins since early childhood. Access to a variety of auction records and reference material. You can also find me on Facebook.

Education/Credentials
A.S. in Psychology (2006), B.A. in Forensic Psychology (2008), M.A. in Forensic Psychology (2011).

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