Katalog
| Emittent | Hamburg, Free Hanseatic city of |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1890-1913 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 10 Mark |
| Währung | Mark |
| Material | Gold (.900) |
| Gewicht | 3.982 g |
| Durchmesser | 19.5 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | 16 August 1938 |
| Referenz(en) | KM#608, J#211 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Coat of arms of Hamburg supported by two lions, legend around. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | FREIE UND HANSESTADT HAMBURG J |
| Reversbeschreibung | Crowned imperial eagle with value at the bottom between two stars and the date at the end of the legend. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | DEUTSCHES REICH 1890 * 10 MARK * |
| Rand | Imprinted |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1890 J - - 245 000 1893 J - - 246 000 1896 J - - 164 000 1898 J - - 344 000 1900 J - - 82 000 1900 J - Proof - 1901 J - - 81 891 1902 J - - 40 763 1903 J - - 229 786 1905 J - - 164 000 1906 J - - 163 347 1907 J - - 111 373 1908 J - - 31 685 1909 J - - 122 245 1909 J - Proof - 1910 J - - 40 598 1910 J - Proof - 1911 J - - 75 000 1911 J - Proof - 1912 J - - 47 775 1912 J - Proof - 1913 J - - 40 937 1913 J - Proof - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1288726360 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: This 10 Mark gold coin was issued by the Free Hanseatic City of Hamburg from 1890 to 1913, during the German Empire under Kaiser Wilhelm II. Hamburg, a constituent state, retained coinage privilege, reflecting its historical autonomy and critical economic role as a global port. These coins were integral to the unified German currency system, adhering to the gold standard, symbolizing imperial unity and distinct regional identity.
Artistry: The coin's design follows the standard template for German Empire gold issues. The obverse features the crowned Imperial Eagle, symbol of the unified German state, with "DEUTSCHES REICH" and the year. The reverse displays Hamburg's distinctive coat of arms—a castle with three towers, representing fortified independence and maritime power—flanked by "10 MARK" and "FREIE UND HANSESTADT HAMBURG." The style blends heraldic tradition with precise late 19th-century German official coinage execution.
Technical/Grading: For collectors, key high-points to assess strike quality include the intricate details of the Imperial Eagle's crown and individual feathers on the obverse. On the reverse, critical areas are Hamburg's castle architecture: the definition of towers, windows, and small shields within. A strong strike reveals sharp definition. Preservation of original mint luster and minimal contact marks are paramount for higher numismatic grades, given gold's inherent softness.