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20 Mark - Schleiz
1922 year| Porcelain (brown) | 10.7 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | City of Schleiz (Thuringia) (Federal state of Thuringia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1922 |
| Value | 20 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Porcelain (brown) |
| Weight | 10.7 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#129755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Pearl rim, name surrounding left facing image of Johann Friedrich Böttger in solid line diamond
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOHANN FRIEDRICH BÖTTGER
* 5. 2.
16 85
Comment
Johann Friedrich Böttger; a German alchemist. He was born in Schleiz and is normally credited with being the first European to discover the secret of the creation of porcelainInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Mark coin from Schleiz, Thuringia, is that it was made of porcelain, which is a unique material for coins. Most coins are made of metals like gold, silver, or copper, but the use of porcelain for this coin gives it a distinctive look and feel. Additionally, the fact that it was produced in 1922 makes it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 9400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark - Schleiz 1922 coin.