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20 Mark - Louis III
1874 year| Gold (.900) | 7.965 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Hesse-Darmstadt (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1874 |
| 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#56107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1874
* 20 MARK *
Edge
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Mark - Louis III 1874 coin from Hesse-Darmstadt 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, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and it weighed 7.965 grams. Despite its value, the coin was still widely used in everyday transactions, and it remains a popular collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1874 H | 134000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1874 coin.
