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20 Mark Wilhelm Pieck
1972 year| Copper-nickel | 15 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1972 |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| 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#10557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Left profile of Wilhelm Pieck, 1st President of the German Democratic Republic
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· WILHELM PIECK ·
1878 - 1960
Engravers: Axel Bertram, Wilfried Fitzenreiter
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *
Comment
Formerly AKS# 726 and AKS# 426.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1972 German Democratic Republic 20 Mark coin featuring Wilhelm Pieck is that it was designed by artist Heinz Göhringer, who was a prominent sculptor and coin designer in East Germany. The coin's design features a portrait of Wilhelm Pieck, who was a prominent communist politician and the first President of the German Democratic Republic, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's reverse side features the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic, which includes a hammer, a compass, and a wreath of rye, symbolizing the country's industrial, agricultural, and intellectual achievements.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 A | 7633342 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark (Wilhelm Pieck) 1972 coin.
