20 Mark (Pattern) 1907 front 20 Mark (Pattern) 1907 back
20 Mark (Pattern) 1907 photo
© Münzenhandlung Harald Möller GmbH

20 Mark Pattern

1907 year
Copper 5.14 g -
Description
Issuer
Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg (German States)
Period
Free Hanseatic City (1324-1922)
Type
Pattern
Year
1907
Value
20 Mark
Currency
Mark
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.14 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#178129
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crown above shielded eagle arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEVTSCH ES · REICH
· ZWANZ IG · MARK ·

Translation:
German Empire
Twenty Mark

Engraver: Maximilian Dasio

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Mark coin from the Free Hanseatic city of Hamburg is that it features a unique design that showcases the city's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of St. Peter, the patron saint of Hamburg, while the reverse side features a depiction of the city's coat of arms, which includes a shield with three towers and a crown. This design was created by the artist Carl Friedrich Voigt, who was a prominent medalist and engraver in Germany at the time. The coin's unique design makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.