20 Mark - Louis IV 1892 front 20 Mark - Louis IV 1892 back
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20 Mark - Louis IV

1892 year
Gold (.900) 7.965 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Hesse-Darmstadt (German States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1892
Value
20 Mark
Currency
Mark
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
7.965 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
16 August 1938
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74236
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, date at end of legend and denomination below between stars.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1892
* 20 MARK *

Edge

GOTT MIT UNS

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Mark - Louis IV 1892 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 Grand Duke Louis IV, who ruled Hesse-Darmstadt from 1877 until his death in 1892. During his reign, Louis IV oversaw significant economic and infrastructure development, including the construction of railways, schools, and hospitals. The coin itself is made of gold (.900) and weighs 7.965 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece of numismatic history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1892 A 25000 - - - - - -

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