20 Mark - Charles Günther 1896 front 20 Mark - Charles Günther 1896 back
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20 Mark - Charles Günther

1896 year
Gold (.900) 7.965 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen (Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, German States)
Prince
Charles Günther (Karl Günther) (1880-1909)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1896
Value
20 Mark
Currency
Mark
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
7.965 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
16 August 1938
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#47273
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1896
* 20 MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Germany. The Principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen was a small state within the German Empire, and the coin was minted during a period of economic downturn and political instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a testament to the resilience of the people of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1896 A 5000 - - - - - -

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