20 Mark (Friedrich von Schiller - Mule/Pattern) ND (1972) front 20 Mark (Friedrich von Schiller - Mule/Pattern) ND (1972) back
20 Mark (Friedrich von Schiller - Mule/Pattern) ND (1972) photo
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20 Mark Friedrich von Schiller - Mule/Pattern ND

1972 year
Copper-nickel 16.7 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Pattern
Year
1972
Value
20 Mark (20&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
16.7 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#313709
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Right profile of Friedrich von Schiller, German poet

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1759 1805
FRIEDRICH
v. SCHILLER

Edge

Smooth with inscription Lettering upside down and right side up

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

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Mark (Friedrich von Schiller - Mule/Pattern) ND (1972) from German Democratic Republic (Germany) made of Copper-nickel weighing 16.7g is that it features a unique combination of designs. The obverse features a portrait of Friedrich von Schiller, a famous German poet and philosopher, while the reverse features a pattern of leaves and flowers, which is not commonly seen on coins. This combination of designs makes the coin stand out and adds to its collectibility.