© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
20 Mark - Wilhelm I Pattern
1873 year| Silver (.900) | 2.36 g | 22.54 mm |
| Issuer | Germany (1871-1948) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Wilhelm I (1871-1888) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1873 |
| Value | 20 Mark |
| Currency | Mark (1873-1923) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Diameter | 22.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#303331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Mark - Wilhelm I (Pattern) 1873 from Germany is that it was designed by the renowned German engraver and artist, Julius Troschel. Troschel was known for his exceptional skill in creating detailed and intricate designs, and his work on the Pattern 20 Mark coin is a testament to his artistic ability. The coin's design features a portrait of Wilhelm I, the King of Prussia and the first German Emperor, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions. The coin's obverse side depicts the king's crown and scepter, while the reverse side features the German eagle and the denomination. The coin's design is considered a masterpiece of numismatic art and is highly sought after by collectors.
