20 Mark (Ernst Moritz Arndt) 1985 front 20 Mark (Ernst Moritz Arndt) 1985 back
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20 Mark Ernst Moritz Arndt

1985 year
Silver (.500) 20.9 g 33.0 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
20 Mark (20&nbspDDM)
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
References
Numista
N#43368
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Portrait of Ernst Moritz Arndt

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1769 1860
ERNST MORITZ ARNDT

Engravers: Sneschana Russewa-Hoyer, Heinz Hoyer

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 Ernst Moritz Arndt, a German writer and historian who was a prominent figure in the nationalist movement during the 19th century. The coin was issued in 1985 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Arndt's birth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 A 4000 - - - - - -

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