20 Mark - John 1873 front 20 Mark - John 1873 back
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20 Mark - John

1873 year
Gold (.900) 7.965 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) (German States)
King
John I (1854-1873)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1873
Value
20 Mark
Currency
Mark (1872-1917)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
7.965 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
16 August 1938
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#56109
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH
20 M.
1873

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Mark coin from the Kingdom of Saxony (Albertinian Line) is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was introduced in 1873, the same year that the German Empire was established, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. This coin was made of gold (.900) and weighed 7.965 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after coin among collectors today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1873 E 1203000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark - John 1873 coin.