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10 Mark – Hesse-Darmstadt

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Years: 1896–1898

Country: Germany

Issuer: Hesse-Darmstadt

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Ernest Louis

Currency:

Mark

Demonetization: 16 August 1938

Total mintage: 111,100

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: #370

Numista: #43835

Value

Bullion value: $593.75

Obverse

Description:

Left-facing bust.

Inscription:

ERNST LUDWIG GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN

A

Translation:

ERNST LUDWIG GRAND DUKE OF HESSEN

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

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

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1898

* 10 MARK *

Script: Latin

Edge

Lettering:~ • ~

Legend:

~ • ~

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	A

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1896	A	35,800
1896	A	—	Proof
1898	A	74,800
1898	A	500	Proof

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