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20 Mark Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
1979 year| Silver (.500) | 20.9 g | 33.0 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| 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#43363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
A scene from the play "Nathan the Wise" (written by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing in 1779), depicting Sultan Saladin, Nathan the Wise and a Templar
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1729 1781
GOTTHOLD EPHRAIM
LESSING
Engraver: Axel Bertram
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *
Interesting fact
The 1979 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing 20 Mark silver coin from the German Democratic Republic features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the portrait of Lessing, a renowned German writer and philosopher, and the reverse side featuring a stylized image of a theatre, reflecting Lessing's contributions to the world of theatre and literature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 A | 4521 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark (Gotthold Ephraim Lessing) 1979 coin.
