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10 Mark – Saxony

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1874–1888

Country: Germany

Issuer: Saxony

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Albert I

Currency:

Mark

(1872—1917)

Demonetization: 16 August 1938

Total mintage: 1,573,000

Material

Diameter: 19 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: #1235

Numista: #32782

Value

Bullion value: $593.75

Obverse

Description:

Right-facing bust.

Inscription:

ALBERT KOENIG VON SACHSEN

E

Translation:

ALBERT KING OF SAXONY

Script: Latin

Language: German

Engraver: Max Barduleck

Reverse

Description:

Imperial eagle crowned, value between stars, date ends legend.

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1888

* 10 MARK *

Translation:

GERMAN EMPIRE 1888

* 10 MARK *

Script: Latin

Language: German

Edge

Lettering:~ * ~

Legend:

~ * ~

Mints

Name	Mark
Dresden	E

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1874	E	48,000
1875	E	528,000
1877	E	201,000
1878	E	225,000
1879	E	182,000
1881	E	240,000
1888	E	149,000

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