Germany. 20 Mark 1872 C

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Germany – 20 Mark gold coin, 1872 C, Wilhelm I, .900 gold, weight about 7.96 g, diameter about 22.5 mm, mintmark C (Frankfurt), circulated with light signs of wear.

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Germany – 20 Mark 1872 C – Wilhelm I – Gold

Description:
Beautiful gold 20 Mark coin from 1872, struck under Wilhelm I of Prussia. This coin belongs to the first issues of the German Empire after unification in 1871.

Front:
Portrait of Wilhelm I facing right with inscription: WILHELM DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN

Reverse:
Imperial eagle with crown and shield, inscription DEUTSCHES REICH and denomination 20 MARK, year 1872 and mint mark C (Frankfurt).

Specifications:
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1872
• Mint mark: C (Frankfurt)
• Material: Gold (.900)
• Weight: approx. 7.96 grams
• Diameter: approx. 22.5 mm

Quality:
Nice, original coin with clear details. Light signs of wear consistent with circulation. See photos for a good impression of its condition.

Germany – 20 Mark 1872 C – Wilhelm I – Gold

Description:
Beautiful gold 20 Mark coin from 1872, struck under Wilhelm I of Prussia. This coin belongs to the first issues of the German Empire after unification in 1871.

Front:
Portrait of Wilhelm I facing right with inscription: WILHELM DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN

Reverse:
Imperial eagle with crown and shield, inscription DEUTSCHES REICH and denomination 20 MARK, year 1872 and mint mark C (Frankfurt).

Specifications:
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1872
• Mint mark: C (Frankfurt)
• Material: Gold (.900)
• Weight: approx. 7.96 grams
• Diameter: approx. 22.5 mm

Quality:
Nice, original coin with clear details. Light signs of wear consistent with circulation. See photos for a good impression of its condition.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
Germany
Year/period and variation
1872 C
Denomination
20 Mark
Precious metal
Gold
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
7.96 g
Number of objects
1
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