6 Mark - Thale am Harz (Waldkater) 1923 front 6 Mark - Thale am Harz (Waldkater) 1923 back
6 Mark - Thale am Harz (Waldkater) 1923 photo
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6 Mark - Thale am Harz Waldkater

1923 year
Bronze 20.2 g 38.3 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Thale am Harz (Prussian province of Saxony)
Period
Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1923
Value
6 Mark
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
20.2 g
Diameter
38.3 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#355002
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Forest cat with oak branches

Script: Latin

Lettering: L. CHR. LAUER NEURNBERG

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 6 Mark - Thale am Harz (Waldkater) 1923 is that it was issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the town of Thale am Harz, which is located in the Prussian province of Saxony. The coin features an image of the Waldkater, a historic ironworks that was an important part of the town's history and economy. The coin's design was created by the artist Paul Schmitthenner, who was known for his work on various coins and medals during the Weimar Republic.