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20 Mark Otto Grotewohl
1973 year| Nickel brass | 15 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Portrait of Otto Grotewohl, the first President of the GDR Council of Ministers.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OTTO GROTEWOHL
1894
1964
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *
Comment
Formerly AKS# 728 and AKS# 428.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1973 German Democratic Republic 20 Mark coin featuring Otto Grotewohl is that it was designed by artist Erich Ott, who was a prominent sculptor and coin designer in East Germany. The coin's design features a portrait of Grotewohl on the obverse, while the reverse depicts the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic. The coin was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Grotewohl's birth and was released into circulation in 1973.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 A | 2534724 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark (Otto Grotewohl) 1973 coin.
