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10 Mark - George II
| Gold (.900) | 3.982 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen (German States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | George II (Georg II) (1866-1914) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1890-1898 |
| Value | 10 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1872-1915) |
| 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#76982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, date at end of legend and denomination below between stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1890
* 10 MARK *
Edge
Arabesque
Lettering: ~ * ~
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of George II, who ruled the Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen from 1866 to 1914. During this time, Germany was experiencing rapid industrialization and urbanization, which led to a significant increase in the demand for currency. As a result, the 10 Mark coin was introduced as a standard circulation coin to meet this demand. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin was made with high-quality gold (.900) and weighed 3.982 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 D | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 D | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mark - George II 1890-1898 coin.
