German States
Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States), 5 mark, 1915-A, Friedrich Franz II, 100th anniversary of the Grand Duchy, NGC MS 63.KM-341; Dav-731; Jaeger-89.Frosted white surfaces with minor friction on the high points as per the grade, understandably described by the original collector as "matte proof pattern" on the tag, a scarce commemorative issued during World War I.Pedigreed to the Zeitlos Collection (stated on label) and purchased from the James Kelly auction of April 29, 1955, lot #997, with collector's envelopes.
Estimate: 400-600 USD