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20 Mark – Hesse-Darmstadt

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Year: 1892

Country: Germany

Issuer: Hesse-Darmstadt

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Louis IV

Currency:

Mark

Demonetization: 16 August 1938

Total mintage: 25,000

Material

Diameter: 22.5 mm

Weight: 7.97 g

Gold weight: 7.17 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #365

Numista: #74236

Value

Bullion value: $1188.99

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, date after legend, denomination between stars.

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH 1892

* 20 MARK *

Script: Latin

Edge

GOTT MIT UNS

Legend:

GOTT MIT UNS

Translation:

God with us

Language: German

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1892	A	25,000
1892	A	—	Proof

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