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20 Mark - Louis III
| Gold (.900) | 7.965 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Hesse-Darmstadt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1873 |
| 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#31283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Small crowned imperial eagle separating the value in two.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
20 M.
1872
Edge
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Mark - Louis III 1872-1873 coin from Hesse-Darmstadt (German States) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued during the reign of Louis III, who was the Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine, and it was minted in the city of Darmstadt. At the time, Germany was still a collection of individual states, and the coinage varied from state to state. The 20 Mark coin was a significant denomination and was used widely in trade and commerce. It was made of gold (.900) and weighed 7.965 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after coin among collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1872 H | 183000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 H | 521000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark - Louis III 1872-1873 coin.
