20 Mark (Johann Gottfried Herder) 1978 front 20 Mark (Johann Gottfried Herder) 1978 back
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20 Mark Johann Gottfried Herder

1978 year
Silver (.500) 20.9 g 33.0 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
20 Mark (20&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
20.9 g
Diameter
33.0 mm
Thickness
2.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#43362
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Portrait of Johann Gottfried Herder

Script: Latin

Lettering: J.G.HERDER 1744-1803

Engravers: K. Wittkugel, W. Stötzer

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Johann Gottfried Herder, a prominent German philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in the Enlightenment movement.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978 A 4500 - - - - - -

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