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20 Euros 400 years calculating machine of Wilhelm Schickard
2023 year| Silver (.925) | 18 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#372705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Schematized historical calculating machine, on which some functional contexts, such as the gear mechanism, are annotated in the style of a diagram
Script: Latin
Lettering:
400
JAHRE
RECHENMASCHIENE
FH
Wilhelm Schickard
Translation:
400 years calculating machine
FH
Wilhelm Schickard
Designer: Florian Huhoff
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MACHINAM EXTRUXI QUAE DATOS NUMEROS COMPUTET x
Translation: I have constructed a machine which calculates given numbers
Comment
The edge inscription represents a shortened version of a sentence from a letter from Schickard to Kepler, in which Schickard reports on his invention.Date of issuance: 3 August 2023
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 400th anniversary of Wilhelm Schickard's calculating machine, which was a pioneering mechanical calculator that could perform basic arithmetic operations. The coin's design features an image of the calculating machine, highlighting its historical significance in the development of computing technology.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| 2023 D | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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