Bavaria 1876-D 10 mark
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This specimen was lot 33825 in Heritage sale 3082 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $780. The catalog description[1] noted, "German States: Bavaria. Ludwig II gold 10 Mark 1876-D MS65 NGC, Munich mint. The finest NGC-certified example by a full 20 grade points--an incredible feat for this usually unremarkable gold issue that is unheard of in gem grades." King Ludwig II ruled until 1886, when he was deposed in favor of his brother. Disliked for his extravagance and his homosexuality, he died soon after under very mysterious circumstances. This type, struck 1874-81, is common.
Recorded mintage: 684,451.
Specification: 3.98 g, 0.900 fine gold, .115 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-3766, KM 898.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Craig, William D., Germanic Coinages: Charlemagne through Wilhelm II, Mountain View, CA: 1954.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Jaeger, Kurt, Die Deutschen Münzen seit 1871, Basel: Münzen und Medaillen AG, 1982.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Online Auction 3082, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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