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20 Mark - Ernest Louis
1893 year| Gold (.900) | 7.965 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Hesse-Darmstadt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1893 |
| Value | 20 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.965 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 16 August 1938 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle with date in the legend and the value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1893
* 20 MARK *
Edge
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Mark - Ernest Louis 1893 from Hesse-Darmstadt (German States) coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Germany. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system aimed at stabilizing the German economy, which had been struggling with high inflation and currency devaluation. The 20 Mark coin was made of gold (.900) and had a unique design, featuring the portrait of Grand Duke Ernest Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt on one side and the Hesse-Darmstadt coat of arms on the other. Despite its value, the coin was not widely used and was eventually replaced by other currency. Today, it is a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 A | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark - Ernest Louis 1893 coin.
