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20 marks: CM.3481-2003

Object information

Awaiting location update

Maker(s)

Ruler: Wilhelm II (1888-1918) (Struck in the name of)
State: Germany (After)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).

Measurements and weight

Image(height): 11.6 mm
Image(width): 11.8 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul

Dating

Production date: AD 1910

Components of the work

Object composed of iron

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Head of Wilhelm II right with legend around in beaded border

  • Text: WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KOENIG V. PREUSSEN
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Crowned eagle displayed head left with shield on breast, legend around

  • Text: DEUTSCHES REICH 1910 / · 20 MARK ·
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3481-2003
Primary reference Number: 159508
Rogers: 1960
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 1 September 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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