CVC & Collectables presents this 1914-A Germany 5 Mark Anhalt-Dessau, struck at the Berlin Mint (A) to honor the 25th wedding anniversary of Duke Friedrich II of Anhalt and Duchess Marie of Baden. A circulating commemorative from the German States, this historical issue was minted just before the outbreak of World War I. Certified NGC MS 63, it features sharp detail, original luster, and a low mintage of only 30,000 coins — making it a treasured piece of royal and numismatic history.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: Anhalt-Dessau (German States)
- Ruler: Duke Friedrich II (Reigned 1901–1918)
- Date: 1914
- Mint: Berlin (Mintmark A)
- Commemorative Issue: 25th Anniversary of the Wedding of Friedrich II and Marie of Baden (1889–1914)
- Denomination: 5 Mark
- Composition: Silver (.900 fine)
- Weight: 27.777 g
- Diameter: 38 mm
- Edge: Plain with inscription: GOTT MIT UNS
- Mintage: 30,000
- Grade: NGC MS 63 — A strong Mint State example with crisp devices and light contact
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References: KM # 31
Obverse:
- Design: Conjoined left-facing portraits of Duke Friedrich II and Duchess Marie
- Lettering:
FRIEDRICH II · MARIE · HERZOG UND HERZOGIN VON ANHALT
1889–1914
Mintmark: A
Reverse:
- Design: Crowned Imperial German eagle with ornate shield
- Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1914
FÜNF MARK
Collectibility:
This 1914-A Germany 5 Mark Anhalt-Dessau is one of the final commemorative issues from a German duchy before the fall of the monarchy in 1918. With a low mintage and NGC MS 63 certification, it combines rich detail and preservation with historical depth. The conjoined portraits and bold Imperial eagle pay tribute to dynastic heritage, while the “GOTT MIT UNS” edge inscription evokes the deeply rooted traditions of Imperial Germany. An exceptional addition to collections of German States, pre-WWI coinage, or royal commemoratives.
