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5 Deutsche Mark – Germany

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Centennial - Birth of Joseph von Eichendorff

Germany

Context

Year: 1957

Issuer: Germany

Period:

Federal Republic

(since 1949)

Currency:

Deutsche Mark

(1948—2001)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 200,000

Material

Diameter: 29 mm

Weight: 11.2 g

Silver weight: 7.00 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 62.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #117

Numista: #10076

Value

Exchange value: 5 DEM

Bullion value: $19.80

Inflation-adjusted value: 29.82 DEM

Obverse

Description:

The national emblem of the United States.

Inscription:

BUNDESREPUBLIK · DEUTSCHLAND ·

5 DEUTSCHE MARK

19 57

J

Translation:

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY

5 GERMAN MARK

19 57

Script: Latin

Language: German

Engraver: Karl Roth

Reverse

Description:

Joseph von Eichendorff bust (left profile)

Inscription:

JOSEPH FREIHERR VON EICHENDORFF

✦ 1788 - 1857 ✣

Script: Latin

Engraver: Karl Roth

Edge

Smooth with inscriptions (one oak leaf to the left and right at the end)

Legend:

GRÜSS • DICH • DEUTSCHLAND • AUS • HERZENSGRUND ☙ ❧

Translation:

Greet you, Germany, from the bottom of my heart.

Language: German

Mints

Name	Mark
Hamburgische Münze	J

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1957	J	198,000
1957	J	2,000	Proof

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5 Deutsche Mark

1955