1 Mark, Germany

1 Mark, Germany, 1972-1990 obverse image1 Mark, Germany, 1972-1990 reverse image
1 Mark coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Germany flagGermany
  • Years of Minting:
    1972-1990
  • Period:
    Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    A Berlin, Germany (1280-date)
1 Mark Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$33.25

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

1 Mark Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Face value and oak leaves, mintmark at the top.

Engraver:

Rudi Högner

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

State emblem (hammer and a compass, surrounded by a ring of rye with a ribbon displaying the flag colors: black, red and yellow), legend around.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth with imprints (13 six-rays stars).

1 Mark Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE * REPUBLIK *

Reverse:

A 1 MARK 1977

1 Mark Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

1 Mark sizes
  • Weight:2.4 g
  • Diameter:25 mm
  • Thickness:2.14 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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