20 Mark - Meissen 1921 front 20 Mark - Meissen 1921 back
20 Mark - Meissen 1921 photo
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20 Mark - Meissen

1921 year
Porcelain (white) 8.2 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Meißen (Federal state of Saxony)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1921
Value
20 Mark
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Porcelain (white)
Weight
8.2 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#86757
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ TEIL IN DER STUNDE DER NOT +
VOM TISCHE DES HERRN DEIN BROT

Translation:
Part in the hour of need
From the Lord's table your bread

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Mark - Meissen 1921 coin is that it was made of porcelain, which is a unique material for coins. Porcelain is a type of ceramic material that is known for its whiteness, translucency, and strength. The use of porcelain in coin production was a deliberate choice by the City of Meißen to highlight the city's long history of porcelain production, which dates back to the 18th century. The Meissen porcelain manufactory, located in the city, was one of the first and most famous porcelain manufacturers in Europe, and it was known for producing high-quality porcelain products, including tableware, figurines, and other decorative items. The use of porcelain in the coin's production not only adds to its aesthetic value but also serves as a nod to the city's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1921  - - - - - -

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