20 Mark - Louis II

Features

Issuer Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King Louis II (Ludwig II) (1864-1886)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1874-1878
Value 20 Marks
Currency Mark
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 7.965 g
Diameter 22 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 16 August 1938
Number
N#
56095
References KM# 900,
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# 197
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 KOENIG V.BAYERN
D

Reverse

Crowned imperial German eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1876
* 20 MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Mint

Munich, Germany (1158-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1874 D Photo 615 338 $ 410 59%
1875 D 6%
1875 D 0% Proof
1876 D Photo 453 748 $ 500 41%
1878 D 50 490 24%
1878 D 0% Proof

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Numista Rarity index: 83 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 513.95 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Mark - Louis II
Katz
Auction 92
Lot 107
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2023 1874 D UNC USD 430.46
(EUR 399.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Mark - Louis II
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 1605
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1874 D UNC USD 393.77
(EUR 365.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Mark - Louis II
Katz
Auction 80
Lot 609
Internet Archive
5 Apr 2023 1876 D VF USD 562.07
(EUR 521.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Mark - Louis II
Katz
Auction 63
Lot 107
Internet Archive
26 Jul 2022 1876 D VF USD 496.26
(EUR 460.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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