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20 mark – Hesse-Darmstadt

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Standard circulation coins
Germany
Context
Years: 1872–1873
Country: Germany
Period:
Grand Duchy
Ruler: Louis III
Currency:
Mark
Demonetization: 16 August 1938
Total mintage: 704,000
Material
Diameter: 22 mm
Weight: 7.97 g
Gold Weight:: 7.17 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
References
KM: #
Numista: #31283
Value
Bullion value: $1116.74

Obverse

Description:
Right-facing bust.
Inscription:
LUDWIG III GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN

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

Reverse

Description:
Imperial eagle divides value.
Inscription:
DEUTSCHES REICH

20 M.

1872
Script: Latin

Edge

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

Mints

NameMark
DarmstadtH

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1872H183,000
1872H—Proof
1873H521,000

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