20 Mark - George II 1889 front 20 Mark - George II 1889 back
20 Mark - George II 1889 photo
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20 Mark - George II

1889 year
Gold (.900) 7.965 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen (German States)
Duke
George II (Georg II) (1866-1914)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1889
Value
20 Mark
Currency
Mark (1872-1915)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
7.965 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
16 August 1938
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74632
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, type II

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1889
* 20 MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Comment

Jaeger 277

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Mark - George II 1889 coin from Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen (German States) is that it was minted during a time when the German Empire was still in its early stages of formation. The coin features an image of George II, the reigning duke of Saxe-Meiningen at the time, and was part of a series of coins minted to standardize currency across the various German states. This coin, made of gold (.900) and weighing 7.965 grams, represents a significant moment in the history of German currency and is a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1889 D 4000 - - - - - -

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