20 Mark - Alfred 1895 front 20 Mark - Alfred 1895 back
20 Mark - Alfred 1895 photo
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20 Mark - Alfred

1895 year
Gold (.900) 7.965 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (German States)
Duke
Alfred (1893-1900)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1895
Value
20 Mark
Currency
Mark (1872-1911)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
7.965 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
16 August 1938
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#56027
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1895
* 20 MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Mark - Alfred 1895 coin from Duchy of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (German States) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Germany. The coin was minted in 1895, just a few years before the outbreak of World War I, and it features an image of Duke Alfred of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha on one side and the German Imperial Eagle on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only because of its age and rarity but also because it represents a unique moment in German history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1895 A 225 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark - Alfred 1895 coin.