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20 Mark - Louis II
| Gold (.900) | 7.965 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1873 |
| Value | 20 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.965 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 16 August 1938 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Imperial German coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
20 M.
18 72
Edge
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Mark - Louis II 1872-1873 coin from the Kingdom of Bavaria is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1872, just a year after the formation of the German Empire, which was a union of 25 German states under the leadership of Prussia. The coin's mintage was a symbol of the new empire's economic and political power, and it was used widely throughout the German states. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not widely used for international trade due to its relatively low gold content of .900, but it was still highly valued within the German Empire. Today, the coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 D | 1556000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 D | 2770062 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark - Louis II 1872-1873 coin.
