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5 Mark - Louis IV

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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 October 1900
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#31326
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1877
* 5 MARK *

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Mark - Louis IV 1877 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 IV, 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 5 Mark coin was a standard circulation coin, and it was made of gold (.900) and weighed 1.991 grams. Despite its small size, the coin is a valuable collector's item today, and it serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural heritage of Germany during the late 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1877 H 78776 - - - - - -

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