10 Mark - Louis III 1875-1877 front 10 Mark - Louis III 1875-1877 back
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10 Mark - Louis III

 
Gold (.900) 3.982 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Hesse-Darmstadt (German States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1875-1877
Value
10 Mark
Currency
Mark
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
References
Numista
N#31285
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with value at the bottom between two stars and the date at the end of the legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1877
* 10 MARK *

Edge

Lettering: ~ • ~

Interesting fact

The 10 Mark coin from Hesse-Darmstadt (German States) made of Gold (.900) weighing 3.982 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Louis III, who was the last Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt before the territory was annexed by Prussia in 1877. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1875 H 190992 - - - - - -
1876 H 513081 - - - - - -
1877 H 93800 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mark - Louis III 1875-1877 coin.