20 Mark (Friedrich von Schiller) 1972 front 20 Mark (Friedrich von Schiller) 1972 back
20 Mark (Friedrich von Schiller) 1972 photo
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20 Mark Friedrich von Schiller

1972 year
Copper-nickel 15 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1972
Value
20 Mark (20&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
15 g
Diameter
33 mm
Thickness
2.38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10556
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Right profile of Friedrich von Schiller, German poet

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1759 1805
FRIEDRICH
v. SCHILLER

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *

Comment

Formerly AKS# 724 and AKS# 424.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Friedrich Schiller, a renowned German philosopher and playwright, on its obverse side. Schiller was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment era and his works have had a lasting impact on German literature and culture. The coin was issued in 1972 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Schiller's birth.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972 A 7480378 - - - - - -

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