20 Mark Andreas Schlüter
| Issuer | German Democratic Republic |
|---|---|
| Year | 1990 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 20 Mark (20 DDM) |
| Currency | Mark (1948-1990) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) |
| Weight | 20.9 g |
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | André Kahane, Raphael Statt |
| In circulation to | 1990 |
| Reference(s) | KM#138 |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK A 1990 20 MARK |
| Reverse description | Sculpture by Andreas Schlüter, `Sterbender Krieger`. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
ANDREAS SCHLÜTER 1660 1714 S K STERBENDER KRIEGER (Translation: The dying warrior) |
| Edge | Smooth with inscription |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
1990 A - - 37 000 1990 A - Proof - 3 500 |
| Numisquare ID | 1795468540 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This 20 Mark silver commemorative, issued by the German Democratic Republic in 1990, is a poignant numismatic artifact from the GDR's final year. 1990 marked the swift political and economic collapse of the socialist state, culminating in German reunification. Commemorating Andreas Schlüter (c. 1660–