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10 Mark - Louis II
Gold (.900) | 3.982 g | 19.5 mm |
Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.