20 Mark (Martin Luther) 1983 front 20 Mark (Martin Luther) 1983 back
20 Mark (Martin Luther) 1983 photo
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20 Mark Martin Luther

1983 year
Silver (.500) 20.9 g 33.0 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1983
Value
20 Mark (20&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
20.9 g
Diameter
33.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
30 June 1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#43366
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Portrait of Martin Luther wearing a toga and holding a Bible in his hands

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARTIN LUTHER * 1483 - 1546
R

Engraver: H. Rodewald

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's birth, a significant figure in German history and the Protestant Reformation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983 A 5500 - - - - - -

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