20 Euros Johann Winckelmann
2017 year| Silver (.925) | 18 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#126397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Portrait of the art historian Johann Joachim Winckelmann.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
300. GEBURTSTAG JOHANN JOACHIM WINCKELMANN
1717-1768
AW
Translation:
300th birthday Johann Joachim Winckelmann
1717-1768
Engraver: Andre Witting
Edge
Plain with inscription
Lettering: EDLE EINFALT UND STILLE GRÖSSE
Interesting fact
The Johann Winckelmann coin was issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Johann Winckelmann, a German art historian and archaeologist who is considered one of the founders of modern art history. He was instrumental in the development of the art museum concept and his writings had a significant influence on the development of neoclassicism. The coin's design features a portrait of Winckelmann on the obverse and a depiction of the Louvre Museum on the reverse, where Winckelmann spent much of his time studying and working.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 F | 130000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Johann Winckelmann) 2017 coin.
