Mark & Melt

Hallmark guide · Gold

What does Sun with crown inside mean?

German law requires the fineness stamp on gold ware to show the Imperial crown inside a sun sign, together with the fineness in thousandths and the firm's name or trademark. German gold ware may only be marked at 585 thousandths or higher.

Metal
Gold
Purity
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Where
Germany
When
From 1888 (law of 1884)
01

Often confused with

  • The crescent with crown is the German silver version.
  • Read the fineness number beside it for purity.
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What a piece marked Sun with crown inside is worth

IWhat is it?
IIWhat's stamped on it?

Tap the mark you see. Not sure? Pick the closest and check the purity guide below.

IIIWeight

grams (g)

Adjust spot price and buyer payout
Buyer pays (% of melt)
–%

Cash buyers usually offer 70–90% of melt value. Adjust if you have a quote.

Melt value $727.00. Likely cash offer $508.90 – $654.30.

58.3% pure gold41.7% silver, copper & zinc

Signed and designer pieces can sell for well above melt as whole jewelry. Check sold listings before you scrap them.

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