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10 Mark - Frederick III
1888 year| Gold (.900) | 3.982 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1888) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 10 Mark |
| 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 | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Crown over the imperial eagle with the denomination below and the year to the right of the issuer name above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1888
* 10 MARK *
Translation:
German Empire 1888
10 Mark
Edge
Imprinted
Lettering: ~ * ~
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Mark coin from Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Gold (.900) weighing 3.982 g is that it was minted during the reign of Frederick III, who was the last king of Prussia and the first German emperor. He ruled from 1888 until his death in 1918, and his reign saw the transformation of Prussia into a major world power. The coin, which features an image of Frederick III on one side and the Prussian eagle on the other, was minted to commemorate his reign and is now a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 A | 876000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mark - Frederick III 1888 coin.
