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20 Mark Friedrich von Schiller
1972 year| Copper-nickel | 15 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| 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 |
| 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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