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10 mark – Hesse-Darmstadt

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Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1875–1877

Country: Germany

Issuer: Hesse-Darmstadt

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Louis III

Currency:

Mark

Demonetization: 16 August 1938

Total mintage: 797,873

Material

Diameter: 19.5 mm

Weight: 3.98 g

Gold Weight:: 3.58 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #

Numista: #31285

Value

Bullion value: $557.67

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 crowned, value between stars, date ends legend.

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1877

* 10 MARK *

Script: Latin

Edge

Lettering:~ • ~

Legend:

~ • ~

Mints

Name	Mark
Darmstadt	H

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1875	H	190,992
1876	H	513,081
1877	H	93,800

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