20 Mark Gotthold Ephraim Lessing

€1.00
IssuerGerman Democratic Republic
Year1979
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 Mark (20 DDM)
CurrencyMark (1948-1990)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight20.9 g
Dimensions33.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Axel Bertram
In circulation to1990
Reference(s) KM#74
Obverse descriptionThe arms of the German Democratic Republic with the country name around the rim and the denomination below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK · 1979 20 MARK
(Translation: German Democratic Republic 1979 20 Mark)
Reverse descriptionA scene from the play `Nathan the Wise` (written by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing in 1779), depicting Sultan Saladin, Nathan the Wise and a Templar
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1729 1781 GOTTHOLD EPHRAIM LESSING
EdgeSmooth with inscription
MintA
Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
Mintage1979 A - - 41 000
1979 A - Proof - 4 521
Catalog ID1145732190
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