20 Mark - Louis III (Pattern) 1913 front 20 Mark - Louis III (Pattern) 1913 back
20 Mark - Louis III (Pattern) 1913 photo
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20 Mark - Louis III Pattern

1913 year
Platinum 16 g 22.4 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Bavaria (German States)
King
Louis III (Ludwig III) (1913-1918)
Type
Pattern
Year
1913
Value
20 Marks
Currency
Mark
Composition
Platinum
Weight
16 g
Diameter
22.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#315014
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Hercules supporting crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEVTSCHES REICH 1913
20
MARK
G

Engraver: Karl Goetz

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Mark - Louis III (Pattern) 1913 from Kingdom of Bavaria (German States) made of Platinum weighing 16 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was designed by German engraver and sculptor, Reinhart Heydrich, and features a portrait of King Louis III on one side and the Bavarian coat of arms on the other. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.