10 Mark - Louis II 1874-1881 front 10 Mark - Louis II 1874-1881 back
10 Mark - Louis II 1874-1881 photo
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10 Mark - Louis II

 
Gold (.900) 3.982 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1874-1881
Value
10 Marks
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#56096
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Crowned imperial German eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1875
* 10 Mark *

Edge

Arabesque

Lettering: ~ * ~

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Mark coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria is that it features a portrait of King Louis II, also known as Ludwig II, who was known for his extravagant lifestyle and his love of building fairytale-like castles, such as Neuschwanstein Castle, which is still a popular tourist destination in Germany today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1874 D 406610 - - - - - -
1875 D 815858 - - - - - -
1876 D 684451 - - - - - -
1877 D 282500 - - - - - -
1878 D 637876 - - - - - -
1879 D 223606 - - - - - -
1880 D 299200 - - - - - -
1881 D 156693 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mark - Louis II 1874-1881 coin.