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25 Pfennigs - Bonn Ludwig van Beethoven
1920 year| Iron | 4.86 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | City of Bonn (Prussian province of Rhine) |
|---|---|
| Period | Weimar Republic (1918-1933) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 25 Pfennigs (25 Pfennige) (0.25) |
| Currency | Mark (1914-1924) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Weight | 4.86 g |
| Diameter | 23.7 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25052 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Legend flanking left facing bust of Beethoven with date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BEETHOVEN BONN 1770
1920
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issuing authority: [Stadt, Rheinprovinz]Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's death, who was a renowned German composer and pianist. The coin features an image of Beethoven on one side and the Bonn Cathedral on the other. It was minted in 1920, which was a significant year for Germany as it marked the end of World War I and the beginning of the Weimar Republic. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and music enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Pfennigs - Bonn (Ludwig van Beethoven) 1920 coin.
