What is a 1903 1 Mark German coin worth?

Answer 1

The 1 Mark coin from Germany (KM#14) weighs 5.5 grams and is 90% silver - it thus has an Actual Silver Weight (or "ASW") of 0.1606 troy ounces. As of October 22, 2009, silver is valued at $17.52 per troy ounce. The coin thus has a "melt value" of US$2.81.

From a numismatic viewpoint, the coin's value depends on its condition and, to a lesser extent in this case, its mintmark (A, D, E, F, G or J - in each case located on either side below the eagle's tail feathers). The coin would be valued at about US$3 to $4 in circulated condition, $6 to $10 in Almost Uncirculated condition, and perhaps $15 to $20 in Uncirculated condition. Mint marks don't actually change the value greatly, although "A" will tend to be on the low end of the range, and "F" and "J" on the high end.

Answer 2

sammler.com, a major German collectibles site, lists the following approximate retail values as of 06/2014:

"A" mint mark (Berlin):

Slightly worn - US$5.40

Almost no wear - US$6.80

Uncirculated - US$20.30

"D" (München [Munich]):

Slightly worn - $5.40

Almost no wear - $10.10

Uncirculated - $33.80

"E" (Muldenhütte):

Slightly worn - $5.40

Almost no wear - $9.50

Uncirculated - $23.60

"F" (Stuttgart):

Slightly worn - $5.40

Almost no wear - $17.60

Uncirculated - $54.00

"J" (Hamburg):

Slightly worn - $27.00

Almost no wear - $67.50

Uncirculated - $236.00