Obverse: Features a right-facing portrait of King Charles I (Karl I) of Württemberg. The inscription „KARL KOENIG VON WUERTTEMBERG“ (Charles, King of Württemberg) surrounds the portrait. The letter „F“ below indicates the Stuttgart Mint.
Reverse: Features the crowned German Imperial Eagle with a coat of arms on its breast. The inscription „DEUTSCHES REICH“ and the year of issue appear around the eagle, while the denomination „FÜNF MARK“ (5 Mark) is shown below.
About the coin: This 5 Mark silver coin was struck between 1874 and 1888 for the Kingdom of Württemberg, which at the time formed part of the German Empire. The coin features King Charles I of Württemberg, who reigned from 1864 to 1891. Coins of this type were struck at the Stuttgart Mint and were intended for circulation. The coin is made of 90% silver (Ag 900), weighs 27.778 g and measures 38 mm in diameter. It contains 25 g of pure silver. The edge bears the inscription „GOTT MIT UNS“ („God with us“). The coin has medal alignment.
