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20 Mark – Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Standard circulation coins

Germany

Context

Year: 1873

Country: Germany

Issuer: Mecklenburg-Strelitz

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Frederick William

Currency:

Mark

Demonetization: 16 August 1938

Total mintage: 6,750

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 7.97 g

Gold weight: 7.17 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #105

Numista: #32008

Value

Bullion value: $1188.99

Obverse

Description:

Friedrich Wilhelm, bust left.

Inscription:

FRIEDRICH WILH. V. G. G. GROSSH V. MECKLENB. STRL

Translation:

FREDERICK WILLIAM BY THE GRACE OF GOD GRAND DUKE OF MECKLENBURG STRELITZ

Script: Latin

Language: German

Reverse

Description:

Imperial eagle, crowned, with surrounding legend.

Inscription:

DEUTSCHES REICH

20 M.

1873

Script: Latin

Edge

Lettering:GOTT MIT UNS

Legend:

GOTT MIT UNS

Translation:

God with us

Language: German

Mints

Name	Mark
Berlin	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1873	A	6,750

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