© 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 - William I and Frederick III Pattern ND
1888 year| Gold (.900) | 7.96 g | 22.63 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Prussia (German States) |
|---|---|
| King | William I (Wilhelm I.) (1861-1888) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1888 |
| Value | 20 Mark |
| Currency | Mark |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 7.96 g |
| Diameter | 22.63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 16 August 1938 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#292366 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bust facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FRIEDRICH DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN
A
Edge
Inscripted
Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 20 Mark coin from the Kingdom of Prussia 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 no exception. The coin features a stunning portrait of King William I and Frederick III, with intricate details and textures that showcase Troschel's expertise. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the German states, and it remains a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
