20 Mark - William II 1888-1889 front 20 Mark - William II 1888-1889 back
20 Mark - William II 1888-1889 photo
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20 Mark - William II

 
Gold (.900) 7.965 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Kingdom of Prussia (German States)
King
William II (Wilhelm II) (1888-1918)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1888-1889
Value
20 Mark
Currency
Mark
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
7.965 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
16 August 1938
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#32032
Rarity index
56%

Reverse

Crowned imperial eagle, legend around.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1888
* 20 MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Translation: God with us

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Mark coin from the Kingdom of Prussia (German States) made of Gold (.900) weighing 7.965g is that it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Germany. The coin was minted in 1888-1889, a period when Germany was rapidly industrializing and becoming a major economic power in Europe. Additionally, this coin was minted during the reign of Wilhelm II, who was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia, and his rule marked the end of the German Empire and the beginning of the Weimar Republic. Therefore, this coin serves as a unique piece of history that represents a significant turning point in German history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1888 A 755512 - - - - - -
1889 A 10885270 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Mark - William II 1888-1889 coin.