20 Marks - Ernest I 1887 front 20 Marks - Ernest I 1887 back
20 Marks - Ernest I 1887 photo
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20 Marks - Ernest I

1887 year
Gold (.900) 7.965 g 22.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg (German States)
Duke
Ernest I (Ernst I) (1853-1908)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1887
Value
20 Marks
Currency
Mark
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
7.965 g
Diameter
22.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
16 August 1938
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#74620
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned Imperial eagle, type II.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1887
* 20 MARK *

Translation:
GERMAN EMPIRE 1887
* 20 MARK *

Edge

Lettering: GOTT MIT UNS

Translation: GOD WITH US

Comment

Jaeger 269
Previously Saxe-Old-Altenburg Y#146

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 20 Marks - Ernest I 1887 coin from Duchy of Saxe-Altenburg (German States) is that it was minted during a time when the German Empire was still in its early stages of formation. The coin features an image of Ernest I, the Duke of Saxe-Altenburg, on one side, and the coat of arms of the duchy on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during Ernest's reign, which lasted from 1853 to 1908. Despite being made of gold, the coin was still used as a circulating coin, highlighting the value and wealth of the German States during that time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1887 A 15000 - - - - - -

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