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5 Mark – Hesse-Darmstadt

Standard circulation coins
Germany
Context
Year: 1888
Country: Germany Country flag
Period:
Grand Duchy
Ruler: Louis IV
Currency:
Mark
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 9,000
Material
Diameter: 36 mm
Weight: 27.78 g
Silver weight: 25.00 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard360
Numista: #47202
Value
Bullion value: $69.30

Obverse

Description:
Right-facing bust.
Inscription:
LUDWIG IV GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN

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

Reverse

Description:
Imperial eagle.
Inscription:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1888

* FÜNF MARK *
Translation:
GERMAN EMPIRE 1888

* FIVE MARK *
Script: Latin
Language: German

Edge

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

Mints

NameMark
BerlinA

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1888A9,000
1888A—Proof

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