10 Mark - Frederick Francis III 1890 front 10 Mark - Frederick Francis III 1890 back
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10 Mark - Frederick Francis III

1890 year
Gold (.900) 3.982 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Grand duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (German States)
Grand duke
Frederick Francis III (Friedrich Franz III) (1883-1897)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1890
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
References
Numista
N#56101
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1890
* 10 MARK *

Edge

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 turmoil in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1890, just a few years after the German Empire was formed, and it was intended to help stabilize the country's economy. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not widely accepted and had limited circulation, making it a rare and valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1890 A 10000 - - - - - -

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