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5 Mark - Louis III
| Silver (.900) | 27.777 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (Hesse-Darmstadt, German States) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Louis III (Ludwig III) (1848-1877) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1875-1876 |
| Value | 5 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 27.777 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1876
* FÜNF MARK *
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Mark coin from Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt is that it features a portrait of Louis III, who was the last Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt before the territory was annexed by Prussia in 1876.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 H | 148035 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 H | 290450 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Mark - Louis III 1875-1876 coin.
