5 Mark - Louis III 1877 front 5 Mark - Louis III 1877 back
5 Mark - Louis III 1877 photo
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5 Mark - Louis III

1877 year
Gold (.900) 1.991 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Hesse-Darmstadt (German States)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1877
Value
5 Mark
Currency
Mark
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
1.991 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1 October 1900
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#56106
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1877
* 5 MARK *

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Mark - Louis III 1877 coin from Hesse-Darmstadt is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was issued in 1877, just a few years after the formation of the German Empire in 1871, and it features an image of Louis III, the Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item, and its historical significance adds to its appeal.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1877 H 103000 - - - - - -

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