© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
20 Mark - Louis III Pattern
1913 year| Gilding metal plated copper | 4.88 g | - |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | Louis III (Ludwig III) (1913-1918) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1913 |
| Value | 20 Marks |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Gilding metal plated copper |
| Weight | 4.88 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEVTSCHES REICH 1913
20 MARK
G
Engraver: Karl Goetz
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Mark - Louis III (Pattern) 1913 from Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) is that it was designed by the artist Max von Klinger, who was a prominent figure in the German art scene at the time. The coin features a portrait of Louis III, the last king of Bavaria, on one side, and an image of a standing figure representing Bavaria on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, but it was produced as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical significance.
