anyone see one of these Prussian coins around lately?

Doogy

I'm having a hard time finding this fairly common Prussian coin in nice UNC condition (would like MS65 or so). Anyone see one on the 'net, in their local shops or travels lately that would be willing to point me to it? I found a decent one listed on the 'bay, but i think it is a slider and not true UNC (the example pictured). thanks all!

1914-A 5 Marks Prussia (Wilhelm II military bust)

Dentuck

Board member Danglen was very helpful to me several years ago when I was buying Prussian crowns. He has a shop. Give him a try.

Preussen

As you're learning, this type is not so common in high grade (above MS63). PCGS has graded no MS65s of the type (1913 & 1914) and NGC has graded only one example of each year in MS65. These two are in my collection . I recently sold my MS64s of the type, and I still have a 1913 PCGS Proof 63 DCAM I might part with . Good Luck. - Preussen

Edited to add: Here are quick scans of my "extra" 1913 Proof. Sorry about posting scans, but my pics really suck lately

Doogy

Yikes!

I didn't realize so few higher grades were out there! Maybe i'll have to reset my sights a bit lower condition wise. thanks for the info!


Doug

3Mark

As a aside, I will pay at least 3X Krause for the 1914A Prussia 3 mark that will grade MS65 at PCGS (none graded this high). I know of one gem and it's in Preussen's collection (NGC MS66) I have looked for these coins for a number of years both here and in Germany and for some reason the 1914A 3&5 mark doesn't come in gem and no one seems to know the reason. BTW, the 1914A Prussia 3&5 mark in proof are also very rare in gem proof and I paid 5X Krause for my PCGS PR65 (Heritage) and is the highest graded at PCGS and only 65 or better. At NGC, there is one graded PR65 and Preussen has that one, but mine is better3Mark

Preussen

<< <i>At NGC, there is one graded PR65 and Preussen has that one, but mine is better3Mark >>



Paying "moon money" doesn't make it better - Preussen