1955 "WEST" Germany NGC MS63 Silver COMMEMORATIVE Rare LUDWIG of BADEN 5 Marks

Description: FOR the complete story, FULL DETAILS and BIG CLEAR PICTURES, Please SEE THE DESCRIPTION 1955 "WEST" Germany >NGC MS63 Description This is a certified, "Choice Brilliant Uncirculated", very low mintage, silver, 1955 "Ludwig Wilhelm of Baden" 5 Deutsche Marks from the early "Federal Republic of Germany". At the time it was called "West" Germany because "East" Germany still existed. It was struck at the Karlsruhe mint in 1955 to mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig Wilhelm of Baden-Baden on April 5, 1655. More on him below. It has been certified by the prestigious third-party grading service Numismatic Guarantee Corporation or NGC as Mint State 63. Weight: 11.20 Grams, 29 Millimeters, .625 Silver. Mintage: 198,000. As a comparison, the famous 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent had a mintage of 484,000 pieces. "Standard Catalog of World Coins" (1901-2000) by Krause-Mishler. #115. Obverse: LUDWIG WILHELM MARKGRAF VON BADEN 1655-1707 • Ludwig Wilhelm Margrave of Baden, 1655-1707. • Ludwig Wilhelm in a suit of armor and in a period length wig. Louis William here was the commander of the "Imperial Forces" during the "War of the Spanish Succession". He fought with distinction at the "Battle of Schellenberg" during the astounding campaign of the Duke of Marlborough that culminated in the "Battle of Blenheim" and saved the "Holy Roman Empire" from the French during that war. Reverse: BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND •/• 5 with a g (Karlsruhe mint mark) in it. • DEUTSCHE MARK •/• 1955 • German eagle or alder before palace. Front of the holder. Back of the holder. The Coin: A scarce coin in this condition, it has the normal marks consistent with the grade. It has been certified and graded by the prestigious third-party grading service Numismatic Guaranty Corporation or (NGC). Even though it has been professionally graded, that is just an opinion and grading is subjective, so please see the pictures and judge for yourself. Remember, FREE SHIPPING! Payment I ship the day after cleared payment. Payment in US funds only please. Returns: Accepted, in original condition, in most cases and encouraged if the item has been misdescribed. If you need more than one week from the close of the sale to make payment, that is not generally a problem, PLEASE, JUST LET ME KNOW when you expect to pay. If No payment and No contact is made, eBay will CANCEL THE SALE on the eighth day. Shipping Shipping for all Items will be FREE! About Us We are long time collectors who enjoys listing things on eBay. We try to give you the best pictures we can and as much information about the item as we can, so you know what you are buying. I try to start auctions for as low a starting price as I can, and still break even. There are eBay, PayPal and Postage fees to cover. Minimum bid normally represents at least a decent value. I believe you have completed your part of the agreement when you pay me, so I LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK WHEN I SHIP THE ITEM. I appreciate return feedback if you feel I have earned it. Contact Us I will try to respond to email questions within one day. Please ask any questions about the item, or other special requests BEFORE you bid. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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