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GermanyPeriod:1871-2001 1871-2001

1/2 Mark 1905 J "Type 1905-1919" (Germany, German Empire)

Specification

  • MetalSilver (0,900)
  • Weight2,78 g
  • Pure silver (0,0804 oz) 2,502 g
  • Diameter20 mm
  • EdgeReeded
  • Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
  • Mintage UNC6,316,000

Description

  • CountryGermany
  • PeriodGerman Empire
  • Denomination1/2 Mark
  • Year1905
  • RulerWilhelm II (German Emperor)
  • MintHamburg
  • PurposeCirculation
Auction sales chart
Average price:20 USD
Average price (PROOF):360 USD
Auction sales chart 1/2 Mark 1905 J "Type 1905-1919" - Silver Coin Value - Germany, German Empire
Silver price of the coin
Current price:4,72 USD
Gold price chart 1/2 Mark 1905 J "Type 1905-1919" - Silver Coin Value - Germany, German Empire
Auction Prices (13)Varieties (7)

Auction prices

Find out the current coin value of the German 1/2 Mark 1905 with mark J. This silver coin from the times of German Empire struck at the Hamburg Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 878 sold at the Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner auction for EUR 950. Bidding took place June 2, 2025.

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How much is the silver coin of German Empire 1/2 Mark 1905 J?

According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Silver coin 1/2 Mark 1905 with mark J is 20 USD for regular strike and 360 USD for coins minted using the PROOF technology.

Where does our service get data on the current price of the 1/2 Mark 1905 with mark J?

The information on the current value of the German coin 1/2 Mark 1905 with the letters J is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.

Where can I sell the 1/2 Mark 1905 with the letters J?

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