10 Mark - Louis III

Features

Issuer Grand duchy of Hessen-Darmstadt (German States)
Grand duke Louis III (Ludwig III) (1848-1877)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1875-1877
Value 10 Mark
Currency Mark
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 3.982 g
Diameter 19.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 16 August 1938
Number
N#
31285
References KM# 354,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
J# 216
Kurt Jaeger, Michael Kurt Sonntag; 2021. Die deutschen Münzen seit 1871 : mit Prägezahlen und Bewertungen (27th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.

Obverse

Bust facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LUDWIG III GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN
H

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle with value at the bottom between two stars and the date at the end of the legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1877
* 10 MARK *

Edge

Lettering: ~ • ~

Mint

H Darmstadt, Germany

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1875 H Photo 190 992 33%
1876 H Photo 513 081 75%
1877 H Photo 93 800 25%

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Numista Rarity index: 87 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 256.95 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis III
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232412
Lot 63303
Internet Archive
14 Mar 2024 1875 H XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 349.20
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis III
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231912
Lot 63201
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2019 1876 H XF USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis III
Heritage Auctions
2024 March 25 Spotlight: German States Showcase Auction 61368
Lot 24211
Internet Archive
25 Mar 2024 1877 H UNC
(PCGS MS61)
USD 1080.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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