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20 Euros Laufmaschine von Karl Drais
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#117737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
A man riding a draisine (dandy horse) along a grassy path in historic clothing, in front of a carriage without horses and a volcanic eruption.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LAUFMASCHINE VON KARL DRAIS
1817
Translation: Dandy horse by Karl Drais
Engraver: Friedrich Brenner
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions in hollow.
Lettering: 200 JAHRE ZWEIRADPRINZIP
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the invention of the first two-wheeled draisine, also known as the "Laufmaschine," by Karl Drais in 1817. This invention is considered a precursor to the modern bicycle.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 G | 130000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (Laufmaschine von Karl Drais) 2017 coin.
