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5 Deutsche Mark (German Archaeological Institute) – Germany

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150th Anniversary - German Archaeological Institute

Germany

Context

Year: 1979

Issuer: Germany

Period:

Federal Republic

(since 1949)

Currency:

Deutsche Mark

(1948—2001)

Demonetization: 31 December 2001

Total mintage: 8,000,000

Material

Diameter: 29 mm

Weight: 11.2 g

Silver weight: 7.00 g

Thickness: 2.07 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (62.5% Silver, 37.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #150

Numista: #3884

Value

Exchange value: 5 DEM

Bullion value: $20.34

Inflation-adjusted value: 14.46 DEM

Obverse

Description:

Date over eagle

Inscription:

BUNDESREPUBLIK

DEUTSCHLAND

DEUTSCHE MARK

19 5 79

J

Translation:

FEDERAL REPUBLIC

GERMANY

GERMAN MARK

19 5 79

J

Script: Latin

Language: German

Engraver: Karl Föll

Reverse

Description:

Griffin emblem of the German Archaeological Institute.

Inscription:

150

JAHRE

DEUTSCHES

ARCHÄOLOGISCHES

INSTITUT

1829-1979

Translation:

150 Years German Archaeological Institute 1829-1979

Script: Latin

Language: German

Engraver: Karl Föll

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions

Legend:

MONUMENTIS AC LITTERIS

Mints

Name	Mark
Hamburgische Münze	J

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1979	J	7,740,880
1979	J	259,120	Proof

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1978