5 Mark - Louis IV

Features

Issuer	Grand duchy of Hessen-Darmstadt (German States)
Grand duke	Louis IV (1877-1892)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1877
Value	5 Mark
Currency	Mark
Composition	Gold (.900)
Weight	1.991 g
Diameter	17 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	1 October 1900
Number	N# 31326
References	KM# 357, 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# 218 Kurt Jaeger, Michael Kurt Sonntag; 2021. Die deutschen Münzen seit 1871 : mit Prägezahlen und Bewertungen (27th edition). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.

Obverse

Bust of Ludwig IV on the right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LUDWIG IV GROSHERZOG VON HESSEN
H

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1877
* 5 MARK *

Edge

Smooth

Mint

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
1877 H			78 776
1877 H													Proof

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Numista Rarity index: 94

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Bullion value: USD 135.65

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099 Lot 31839	5 May 2022	1877 H	UNC (NGC MS62)	USD 1800.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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