1 Deutsche Mark, Germany

1 Deutsche Mark, Germany, 1956-1963 obverse image1 Deutsche Mark, Germany, 1956-1963 reverse image
1 Deutsche Mark coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Germany flagGermany
  • Years of Minting:
    1956-1963
  • Period:
    Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
1 Deutsche Mark Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.25-$69.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Deutsche Mark Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value flanked by oak leaves, mintmark above.

Engraver:

Rudi Högner

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

State emblem (hammer and a compass, surrounded by wreath of ears with a ribbon displaying the flag colors: black, red and gold).

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth with imprints (13 small 6-rays stars).

1 Deutsche Mark Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE * REPUBLIK *

Reverse:

A 1 DEUTSCHE MARK 1963

1 Deutsche Mark Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

1 Deutsche Mark sizes
  • Weight:2.4 g
  • Diameter:25 mm
  • Thickness:2.1 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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