Obverse: the obverse depicts Wilhelm I, German Emperor and King of Prussia, facing right. Around the portrait is the inscription “WILHELM DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN”. Below the bust appears the mintmark “A”, indicating the Berlin Mint.
Reverse: the reverse features the coat of arms of the German Empire – a crowned imperial eagle with outstretched wings and a central shield. Around the rim are the inscription “DEUTSCHES REICH”, the year “1887”, and the denomination “20 MARK”.
About the coin: this 20 Mark gold coin was issued during the reign of Wilhelm I. It was struck in .900 fine gold and contains 7.168 g of pure gold. Wilhelm I became the first German Emperor following the unification of Germany in 1871. Today, these coins are highly sought after by both gold investors and collectors of historic European coinage due to their historical significance and elegant imperial design.
