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10 Mark - Frederick Francis II
1872 year| Gold (.900) | 3.982 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Frederick Francis II (Friedrich Franz II) (1842-1883) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1872 |
| Value | 10 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.982 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 16 August 1938 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle separating the denomination on its side, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
10 M.
1872
Edge
Imprinted with arabesque.
Lettering: ~ * ~
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Mark coin from Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1872, just a few years after the formation of the German Empire in 1871, which unified various German states under a single government. This period saw significant economic growth and modernization in Germany, and the 10 Mark coin reflects this change as it was made of gold, a valuable and prestigious metal, and features an image of Frederick Francis II, the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 A | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mark - Frederick Francis II 1872 coin.
