20 Mark - John 1873 front 20 Mark - John 1873 back
20 Mark - John 1873 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

20 Mark - John

1873 year
Copper 4.1 g 22.58 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
John I (1854-1873)
Type
Pattern
Year
1873
Value
20 Mark
Currency
Mark (1872-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.1 g
Diameter
22.58 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#313700
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
20 1873 MK

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Mark coin from the Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) features an interesting design element - a crowned shield with the coat of arms of Saxony, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the Saxon people.