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10 Marks – Bavaria

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1872–1873

Country: Germany

Issuer: Bavaria

Period:

Kingdom

Ruler: Louis II

Currency:

Mark

Demonetization: 16 August 1938

Total mintage: 1,824,125

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: #892

Numista: #39598

Value

Bullion value: $596.33

Obverse

Description:

Right-facing bust. Legend encircles. Mintmark beneath.

Inscription:

LUDWIG II KŒNIG V. BAYERN

D

Translation:

Louis II, King of Bavaria

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Imperial eagle dividing legend and value, date below.

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH

10 M.

1872

Script: Latin

Edge

Arabesque

Legend:

~ * ~

Mints

Name	Mark
Munich	D

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1872	D	626,000
1872	D	—	Proof
1873	D	1,198,125
1873	D	—	Proof

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