20 Pfennigs - Eppelein Sprung (Nürnberg-Fürth) ND (1920-1921) front 20 Pfennigs - Eppelein Sprung (Nürnberg-Fürth) ND (1920-1921) back
20 Pfennigs - Eppelein Sprung (Nürnberg-Fürth) ND (1920-1921) photo
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20 Pfennigs - Eppelein Sprung Nürnberg-Fürth ND

 
Aluminium 1.23 g 24 mm
Description
Location
Cities of Nuremberg and Fürth (Federal state of Bavaria)
Type
Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens
Years
1920-1921
Value
20 Pfennigs (20 Pfennige) (0.20)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.23 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Octagonal (8-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#41173
Rarity index
53%

Reverse

Apollonius von Gailingen, a famous German robber baron in the Middle Ages, jumping from the walls of Nuremberg Castle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EPPELEIN SPRUNG
L CHR LAUER NUERNBERG

Edge

Plain

Comment

MENZEL: RRR

Circa 1372, Eppelein Sprung was sentenced to be executed for his crimes of holding up merchant wagons and as a last request, he wanted to sit upon his trusty steed "one last time," after which he and the horse made a daring leap over the castle wall and into freedom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1920-1921)  10000 - - - - - -

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