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20 Mark Friedrich Engels
1970 year| Silver (.625) | 20.9 g | 33.0 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| 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#43355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 64% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRIEDRICH ENGELS 1820 - 1895
LG
Engravers: G. Lichtenfeld, G. Gnauck
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 Friedrich Engels, a prominent German philosopher and historian who was a close friend and collaborator of Karl Marx. Engels was a key figure in the development of Marxist theory, and his work "The Condition of the Working Class in England" was a significant influence on Marx's own writing. The coin was issued in 1970 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Engels' birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 A | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark (Friedrich Engels) 1970 coin.
