20 Mark Carl Friedrich Gauss
1977 year| Silver (.500) | 20.9 g | 33.0 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1977 |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 20.9 g |
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#43361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Schematic Gauss curve
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CARL FRIEDRICH GAUSS
1777 - 1855
Engraver: Axel Bertram
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Carl Friedrich Gauss, a renowned German mathematician and physicist, on its obverse side. Gauss made significant contributions to various fields, including number theory, algebra, and physics, and is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time. The coin was issued in 1977 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Gauss's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 A | 55000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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