German States Gold Coins - Saxony

Brief German States History
For many centuries Germany was in actuality a large number of states, some large, others small, and power rested mainly with the lords of each state. The Hapsburgs attempted to unify Germany ending in the thirty years war 1618 - 1648, which devastated the German economy, and heightened the localisation of power. At this point it is estimated that there were as many as 1,800 separate states some with a population as few as 300 people. Otto von Bismarck was instrumental in unifying most of these states into a modern nation. On April 14th 1871, the king of Prussia, the largest and most powerful state become emperor William I . According to Krause, the new nation consisted of 4 kingdoms, 6 grand duchies and principalities, 3 free cities, and the province of Alsace-Lorraine.

Saxony
Saxony has a long history as a duchy, an electorate of the Holy Roman Empire, and eventually as a kingdom. In 1918, after Germany's defeat in World War I, its monarchy was overthrown and a republican form of government was established under its current name. The state was broken up into smaller units during communist rule (1949-1989), but was re-established on 3 October 1990 during the re-unification of East and West Germany.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
20 Marks	22.5	7.9650	.900	.2304
10 Marks	19.5	3.9820	.900	.1152
5 Marks	16	1.9910	.900	.0576

Description of 20 Marks
Krause Number 1260
Type issued from 1890 to 1913 inclusive.
Obverse
Bare head of King Georg facing right.
GEORG KOENIG VON SACHSEN
Reverse
Crowned arms of Germany, a spread eagle.
DEUTSCHES REICH (Date)
20 MARK

Saxony Gold Coins
Prices & Availability

Date	Denomination	Ruler	Grade	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
1903 E	20 Marks	Georg		250,000	Ask	£Ask	$Ask

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