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20 Mark Johann Sebastian Bach
1975 year| Silver (.625) | 20.9 g | 33.0 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1975 |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| 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#43359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Notes on a music staff
Lettering:
1685 - 1750
Joh. Sebast. Bach.
Engraver: K. Wittkugel
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Johann Sebastian Bach's birth, a renowned German composer and organist. The coin's design features a portrait of Bach on one side and a depiction of the Thomaskirche in Leipzig, where Bach worked as a cantor, on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and music enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 A | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark (Johann Sebastian Bach) 1975 coin.
