3 Mark - Aachen (Alfred Rethel) 1920 front 3 Mark - Aachen (Alfred Rethel) 1920 back
3 Mark - Aachen (Alfred Rethel) 1920 photo
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3 Mark - Aachen Alfred Rethel

1920 year
Brass - 25.5 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Aachen (Prussian province of Rhine)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1920
Value
3 Mark
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Brass
Diameter
25.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#54502
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: Alfred Rethel 1816-1859

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 3 Mark - Aachen (Alfred Rethel) 1920 from City of Aachen (Prussian province of Rhine) made of Brass is that it was designed by Alfred Rethel, a German painter and graphic artist who was known for his depictions of historical and mythological scenes. The coin features an image of Charlemagne, the founder of the city of Aachen, on one side, and the Aachen Cathedral on the other. The coin was minted in 1920 to commemorate the 1,200th anniversary of Charlemagne's death and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1920  10230 - - - - - -

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