German States
Oldenburg. Friedrich August Proof 5 Mark 1900-A, Berlin mint, KM203, PR64 NGC. Watery reflectivity exists in the fields with billowy overlying antique copper-gold tinges on both sides that add to the originality. A rare issue in Proof condition with the last traceable sale occurring at Kunker in October of 2013, where a similarly toned example brought 2550 Euros.
Estimate: 3000-4000 USD