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10 Mark - Louis II
| Gold (.900) | 3.982 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.