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

1983 year
Copper-nickel - 33 mm
Description
Issuer
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Pattern
Year
1983
Value
20 Mark (20&nbspDDM)
Currency
Mark (1948-1990)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#313721
Rarity index
97%

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

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Mark coin featuring Martin Luther, issued in 1983 by the German Democratic Republic (GDR), is a unique and interesting collector's item. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was designed by the renowned German artist, Heinz Goetz, who was known for his work in coin design and medal art. Goetz's design for the Martin Luther coin features a portrait of Luther on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of the Luther Rose, a symbol associated with Luther and the Protestant Reformation. The coin's design was meant to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Luther's birth, which fell in 1983.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983 A 100 - - - - - -

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