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5 Mark – Hesse-Darmstadt

Standard circulation coins
Germany
Context
Year: 1877
Country: Germany Country flag
Period:
Grand Duchy
Ruler: Louis IV
Currency:
Mark
Demonetization: 1 October 1900
Total mintage: 78,776
Material
Diameter: 17 mm
Weight: 1.99 g
Gold weight: 1.79 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard357
Numista: #31326
Value
Bullion value: $296.88

Obverse

Description:
Bust of Ludwig IV right, encircled by legend.
Inscription:
LUDWIG IV GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN

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

Reverse

Description:
Imperial eagle, crowned, with surrounding legend.
Inscription:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1877

* 5 MARK *
Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

NameMark
DarmstadtH

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1877H78,776
1877H—Proof

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