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20 Mark – Prussia

Standard circulation coins
Germany
Context
Years: 1888–1889
Country: Germany Country flag
Issuer: Prussia
Period:
Kingdom
Ruler: William II
Currency:
Mark
Demonetization: 16 August 1938
Total mintage: 11,640,782
Material
Diameter: 23 mm
Weight: 7.97 g
Gold weight: 7.17 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard516
Numista: #32032
Value
Bullion value: $1188.99

Obverse

Description:
Wilhelm II bust, right, encircled by legend.
Inscription:
WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KONIG V. PREUSSEN

A
Script: Latin
Engraver: Emil Weigand
Designer: Reinhold Begas

Reverse

Description:
Imperial eagle, crowned, with surrounding legend.
Inscription:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1888

* 20 MARK *
Script: Latin

Edge

Lettering:GOTT MIT UNS
Legend:
GOTT MIT UNS
Translation:
God with us
Language: German

Mints

NameMark
BerlinA

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1888A755,512
1888A—Proof
1889A10,885,270
1889A—Proof

Series: 1888 Kingdom of Prussia circulation coins

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