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20 Mark – Hesse-Darmstadt

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Year: 1893

Country: Germany

Issuer: Hesse-Darmstadt

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Ernest Louis

Currency:

Mark

Demonetization: 16 August 1938

Total mintage: 25,000

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 7.97 g

Gold weight: 7.17 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #367

Numista: #62905

Value

Bullion value: $1188.99

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 with crown, date above, value below.

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1893

* 20 MARK *

Script: Latin

Edge

Lettering:GOTT MIT UNS

Legend:

GOTT MIT UNS

Translation:

God with us

Language: German

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1893	A	25,000
1893	A	—	Proof

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