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5 Mark – Hesse-Darmstadt

Standard circulation coins
Germany
Context
Years: 1875–1876
Country: Germany Country flag
Period:
Grand Duchy
Ruler: Louis III
Currency:
Mark
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 438,485
Material
Diameter: 38 mm
Weight: 27.78 g
Silver weight: 25.00 g
Thickness: 3 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard353
Numista: #26555
Value
Bullion value: $69.30

Obverse

Description:
Bust of Ludwig III of Hesse, legend encircling.
Inscription:
LUDWIG III GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN

H
Translation:
LUDWIG III GRAND DUKE OF HESSE
Script: Latin
Language: German

Reverse

Description:
Imperial eagle, crowned, with surrounding legend.
Inscription:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1876

* FÜNF MARK *
Translation:
GERMAN EMPIRE 1876

* FIVE MARK *
Script: Latin
Language: German

Edge

Inscripted
Legend:
GOTT MIT UNS
Translation:
God with us
Language: German

Mints

NameMark
DarmstadtH

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1875H148,035
1876H290,450

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