© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
20 Mark Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
1969 year| Silver (.625) | 20.9 g | 33.0 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| 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#43354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE
1749 - 1832
F4
Engravers: Axel Bertram, Wilfried Fitzenreiter
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, a renowned German writer and polymath, on its obverse side. Goethe was a prominent figure in the German Enlightenment and is considered one of the most important figures in German literature. He was a poet, novelist, playwright, and natural philosopher, and his works have had a profound impact on Western literature and culture. The coin's design was created by the German artist and engraver, Heinz Schönfeld, and it was issued to commemorate Goethe's 200th birthday in 1969.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 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 Wolfgang von Goethe) 1969 coin.
