10 Mark - Otto 1890-1900 front 10 Mark - Otto 1890-1900 back
10 Mark - Otto 1890-1900 photo
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10 Mark - Otto

 
Gold (.900) 3.982 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Otto (1886-1913)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1890-1900
Value
10 Marks
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#39596
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1896
* 10 MARK *

Edge

Arabesque

Lettering: ~ * ~

Interesting fact

The 10 Mark coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria, minted between 1890 and 1900, features an image of King Otto on one side and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other. It was made of .900 gold and weighed 3.982 grams. Interestingly, the coin was used as a means of payment during a time of economic turmoil in Germany, and its value was pegged to the gold standard, which meant that its value was tied to the value of gold. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the economic and political climate of Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1890 D 421565 - - - - - -
1893 D 421512 - - - - - -
1896 D 281476 - - - - - -
1898 D 550124 - - - - - -
1900 D 140798 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Mark - Otto 1890-1900 coin.