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10 Mark - Frederick William
| Gold (.900) | 3.982 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Mecklenburg-Strelitz, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Frederick William (Friedrich Wilhelm) (1860-1904) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1874-1880 |
| 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#74065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with date at end of legend and denomination below between stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1880
* 10 MARK *
Edge
Imprinted with arabesque
Lettering: ~ * ~
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz was one of the German states that adopted the gold standard in the late 19th century, and this coin was minted as part of that effort. The use of gold in the coin's production was a symbol of the state's commitment to the gold standard and its efforts to stabilize its economy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 A | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 A | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mark - Frederick William 1874-1880 coin.
