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5 Deutsche Mark Balthasar Neumann
1978 year| Silver (.625) (Copper .375) | 11.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 5 Deutsche Mark (5 DEM) |
| Currency | Deutsche Mark (1948-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.625) (Copper .375) |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2.07 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Interior of church Vierzehnheiligen
Script: Latin
Lettering: · BALTHASAR NEUMANN 1687 - 1753 ·
Engraver: Hubert Klinkel
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions
Lettering: WALLFAHRTSKIRCHE VIERZEHNHEILIGEN 1743 - 1772
Translation: Basilica of the Fourteen Holy Helpers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Deutsche Mark (Balthasar Neumann) coin from 1978 is that it features a unique design that was created by the artist, Balthasar Neumann, who was a prominent German architect and sculptor. The coin's design depicts a portrait of Neumann on one side and a representation of his famous architectural work, the Wieskirche, on the other side. This coin was minted to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Neumann's birth and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 F | 259120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Deutsche Mark (Balthasar Neumann) 1978 coin.
