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20 Marks – Bavaria

Standard circulation coins
Germany
Context
Years: 1872–1873
Country: Germany Country flag
Issuer: Bavaria
Period:
Kingdom
Ruler: Louis II
Currency:
Mark
Demonetization: 16 August 1938
Total mintage: 4,326,062
Material
Diameter: 22 mm
Weight: 7.97 g
Gold weight: 7.17 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard894
Numista: #39597
Value
Bullion value: $1194.16

Obverse

Description:
Bust of Ludwig II, right-facing.
Inscription:
LUDWIG II KŒNIG V. BAYERN

D
Translation:
Louis II, King of Bavaria
Script: Latin
Language: German

Reverse

Description:
Imperial German arms
Inscription:
DEUTSCHES REICH

20 M.

18 72
Script: Latin

Edge

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

Mints

NameMark
Munich—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1872D1,556,000
1872D—Proof
1873D2,770,062
1873D—Proof

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