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10 Mark - Frederick I
| Gold (.900) | 3.982 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Baden (Baden, German States) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Frederick I (Friedrich I) (1856-1907) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1873 |
| Value | 10 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 3.982 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 16 August 1938 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#74374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle (Type I), dividing date and denomination on the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
10 M.
18 72
Edge
Arabesque.
Lettering: ~ * ~
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Mark coin from the Grand Duchy of Baden is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1872, just a few years after the formation of the German Empire, and it features an image of Frederick I, the Grand Duke of Baden, on one side and the German imperial eagle on the other. This coin was used as legal tender in the Grand Duchy of Baden and was also accepted as currency in other German states. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not widely used in everyday transactions due to its high value, and it was primarily used for large transactions or as a collector's item. Today, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and it is highly sought after by numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 G | 273000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 G | 466000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mark - Frederick I 1872-1873 coin.
