5 Deutsche Mark, Germany

5 Deutsche Mark, Germany, 1951-1974 obverse image5 Deutsche Mark, Germany, 1951-1974 reverse image
5 Deutsche Mark coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Germany flagGermany
  • Years of Minting:
    1951-1974
  • Period:
    Federal Republic (1949-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Munich, Germany (1158-date), Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date), Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg, Karlsruhe, Germany (1827-date), Hamburgische Münze, Germany (801-date)
5 Deutsche Mark Reference Price

Reference Price

$6.36-$30.00

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

5 Deutsche Mark Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The mintmark below the date

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

An eagle facing left, the emblem of Germany

Engraver:

Albert Holl

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth with the inscription of the German motto (unity, justice, and freedom)

5 Deutsche Mark Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

Reverse:

BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND DEUTSCHE MARK 5 *1970* G

5 Deutsche Mark Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.625) (Copper .375)

Size

5 Deutsche Mark sizes
  • Weight:11.2 g
  • Diameter:29 mm
  • Thickness:2.07 mm
  • Edge:n/a

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