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20 Marks – Saxe-Altenburg

Standard circulation coins
Germany
Context
Year: 1887
Country: Germany Country flag
Period:
Duchy
Ruler: Ernest I
Currency:
Mark
Demonetization: 16 August 1938
Total mintage: 15,000
Material
Diameter: 22.5 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 clipboard34
Numista: #74620
Value
Bullion value: $1197.99

Obverse

Description:
Right-facing bust.
Inscription:
ERNST HERZOG VON SACHSEN ALTENBURG

A
Translation:
Ernest Duke of Saxe-Altenburg
Script: Latin
Language: German

Reverse

Description:
Imperial eagle, crowned, type II.
Inscription:
DEUTSCHES REICH 1887

* 20 MARK *
Translation:
GERMAN EMPIRE 1887

* 20 MARK *
Script: Latin
Language: German

Edge

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

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1887A15,000
1887A—Proof

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