10 Mark - Louis II

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1872-1873
Value 10 Marks
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#
39598
References KM# 892,
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# 193
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 II KŒNIG V. BAYERN
D

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle seperating the legendand value in two, below the date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
10 M.
18 72

Edge

Arabesque

Lettering: ~ * ~

Mint

Munich, Germany (1158-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1872 D Photo 626 000 $ 420 46%
1872 D 0% Proof
1873 D Photo 1 198 125 64%
1873 D 4% Proof

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Bullion value: USD 255.31 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis II
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 2 - 4 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3102
Lot 32492
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2022 1872 D UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 1620.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis II
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231914
Lot 61230
Internet Archive
4 Apr 2019 1872 D UNC
(NGC MS61)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis IIPicture 1 of a sold 10 Mark - Louis II
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232053
Lot 65350
Internet Archive
30 Dec 2020 1873 D XF
(NGC XF45)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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